Newfoundland and Labrador holidays 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador has 7 public holidays in 2026: 6 statutory holidays and 1 Newfoundland and Labrador-specific holiday, plus 8 optional or partial-staffing days. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Statutory holidays observed in Newfoundland and Labrador
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | Observed as Armistice Day; a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Newfoundland and Labrador
Public holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | Wed | Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) Provincial holiday | — | Public holiday under the Labour Standards Act; commemorates the Royal Newfoundland Regiment at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916. Coincides with Canada Day |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Newfoundland and Labrador recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 | Mon | St. Patrick's Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) Provincial holiday | — | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees and some employers; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Apr 20 | Mon | St. George's Day (Newfoundland and Labrador) Provincial holiday | — | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees and some employers; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Jun 22 | Mon | June Holiday (Discovery Day) Provincial holiday | — | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees and some employers; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act. Renamed 'June Holiday' in 2021 pending consultations on a permanent name |
| Jul 13 | Mon | Orangemen's Day Provincial holiday | — | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees and some employers; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | Mon, Dec 28 | Paid holiday for provincial public service employees; not a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Not a paid holiday |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — |
Long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Newfoundland and Labrador have in 2026?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 7 public holidays in 2026: 6 statutory holidays plus 1 Newfoundland and Labrador-specific holiday (Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador)). Another 8 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The next holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (9 days away).
Are Newfoundland and Labrador holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. Newfoundland and Labrador observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Memorial Day (Newfoundland and Labrador). Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.