Nunavut holidays 2026
Nunavut has 10 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays and 2 Nunavut-specific holidays, plus 3 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 Nunavut
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| 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 Nunavut
Public holidays in Nunavut that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9 | Thu | Nunavut Day Provincial holiday | — | General holiday under the Labour Standards Act for territorially regulated workplaces and the Government of Nunavut |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday Provincial holiday | — | 'First Monday in August' is a general holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Nunavut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Government of Nunavut public service holiday (2026-2027); not a general holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Government of Nunavut public service holiday; not a general holiday under the Labour Standards Act |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | Mon, Dec 28 | Government of Nunavut public service holiday; not a general 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 | — | |
| 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 Nunavut, 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 Nunavut have in 2026?
Nunavut has 10 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays plus 2 Nunavut-specific holidays (Nunavut Day, Civic Holiday). Another 3 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in Nunavut?
The next holiday in Nunavut is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (9 days away).
Are Nunavut holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. Nunavut observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Nunavut Day, Civic Holiday. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.