Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026 in Canada
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About Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026
Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, February 14.
Nova Scotia Heritage Day is a paid provincial holiday on the third Monday in February — the same Monday as Family Day in other provinces and Presidents' Day in the US. Each year it honors a different Nova Scotian person, place or event, starting with Viola Desmond in 2015.
Nova Scotia Heritage Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 18, 2026 Victoria Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 1, 2026 Canada Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Louis Riel Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Islander Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 20 | Fri | Heritage Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Monday in February
- Legal status
- Paid provincial holiday in Nova Scotia under the Labour Standards Code
- First observed
- 2015; created by legislation introduced December 5, 2013
- First honoree
- Viola Desmond, Black Nova Scotian civil rights pioneer
- Same day as
- Family Day in most other provinces; Presidents' Day in the US
Frequently asked questions
What day is Nova Scotia Heritage Day in 2026?
Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026 is on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Is Nova Scotia Heritage Day a day off in 2026?
Nova Scotia Heritage 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 Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026?
Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2026 was 259 days ago, on February 16, 2026.