Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026 in Canada
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About Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026
Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 1. A mid-week Wednesday holiday: two days of leave on either side make a five-day break.
Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador falls on July 1, the same day as Canada Day. It is a public holiday honoring the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's devastating losses at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916, with solemn morning ceremonies before Canada Day celebrations begin.
Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
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| 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | July 1, 2027 | Thursday | — |
· Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2027 → · Add to calendar
Holidays after Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 (Wednesday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Thanksgiving 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Remembrance Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in July 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day | Statutory holiday |
| Jul 9 | Thu | Nunavut Day | Provincial holiday |
| Jul 13 | Mon | Orangemen's Day | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Date rule
- July 1, shared with Canada Day
- Legal status
- Public holiday under Newfoundland and Labrador's Labour Standards Act
- Commemorates
- The Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont-Hamel, July 1, 1916
- First observed
- July 1, 1917, in St. John's
- Emblem
- The forget-me-not flower
Frequently asked questions
What day is Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) in 2026?
Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026 is on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Is Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) a day off in 2026?
Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) is a provincial holiday in the provinces and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026?
Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) 2026 was 124 days ago, on July 1, 2026.