Natal Day 2027 in Canada
There are 273 days until Natal Day 2027 in Canada — Monday, August 2, 2027.
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About Natal Day 2027
Natal Day 2027 falls on Monday, August 2. It lands on a Monday, so 2027 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, July 31.
Natal Day is Nova Scotia's civic celebration on the first Monday in August, marking the founding of Halifax and Dartmouth. Government offices close and Halifax throws a birthday party, but it is not a paid statutory holiday under the province's Labour Standards Code.
Natal Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Natal Day 2027
- Sep 6, 2027 Labour Day 2027 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2027 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2027 (Thursday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Thanksgiving 2027 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2027 Remembrance Day 2027 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2027 Christmas Day 2027 (Saturday)
Other holidays in August 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | New Brunswick Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 2 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 16 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Monday, August 2, 2027
- Date rule
- First Monday in August (Canada's Civic Holiday date)
- Legal status
- Civic holiday; not a paid holiday under Nova Scotia's Labour Standards Code
- Celebrates
- The founding of Halifax (1749) and Dartmouth
- August date since
- An 1895 Dartmouth railway celebration; Halifax formalized August festivities by 1906
- Signature event
- Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race, run since 1907
Frequently asked questions
What day is Natal Day in 2027?
Natal Day 2027 is on Monday, August 2, 2027.
Is Natal Day a day off in 2027?
Natal Day 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 Natal Day 2027?
There are 273 days until Natal Day 2027 (August 2, 2027) as of today.