Newfoundland and Labrador Statutory Holidays 2027
Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory holidays in 2027, plus several more that many employers give.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026
6 statutory holidays and 8 commonly given in 2027.
6 statutory holidays in 2027.
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All 2027 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador
14 days listed| Month | Date | Holiday | Type | Paid by law? | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1Fri | New Year's Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| March | 15Mon | Saint Patrick's Day | Commonly given | Not required | |
| 26Fri | Good Friday | Statutory | Required by law | ||
| April | 26Mon | Saint George's Day | Commonly given | Not required | |
| May | 24Mon | Victoria Day | Commonly given | Not required | |
| June | 21Mon | June Holiday | Commonly given | Not required | |
| July | 1Thu | Memorial Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| 12Mon | Orangemen's Day | Commonly given | Not required | ||
| September | 6Mon | Labour Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| 30Thu | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Commonly given | Not required | ||
| October | 11Mon | Thanksgiving Day | Commonly given | Not required | |
| November | 11Thu | Armistice Day | Statutory | Required by law | |
| December | 25Sat | Christmas DayFalls on a Saturday. Substitute day often Mon Dec 27 | Statutory | Required by law | |
| 28Tue | Boxing Day | Commonly given | Not required |
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What employers need to know
Who qualifies
Employees under the Labour Standards Act get paid public holidays, but there are two exceptions. An employee is not entitled to holiday pay if the holiday falls within their first 30 days of employment. They also lose it if they miss their regular work day just before or just after the holiday without just cause or the employer's consent.
Holiday pay
An employee who qualifies gets paid for the public holiday even though they do not work. Holiday pay is the employee's hourly rate multiplied by the average number of hours they worked per day in the 3 weeks before the holiday.
Working on a holiday
Employers cannot require employees to work on a public holiday unless the business is a public utility, an essential service, or one that normally runs without regard to Sundays or holidays. If the employee works the holiday, the employee chooses either twice their normal wages for the day or a paid day off within 30 days. When the employer and employee agree in advance that the holiday will be a working day, the employee can also choose to add one extra paid day to their annual vacation instead.
Holidays that fall on a weekend
If a public holiday falls on a day the employee is not normally required to work, the employee gets the next working day off instead, or another day the employer and employee agree on. That day is paid the same as the public holiday.
Maximize your PTO in 2027
These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Newfoundland and Labrador. Each one joins a few PTO days to a holiday and a weekend. Take all 6 suggested PTO days and you get 24 days off across 6 breaks, all long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.
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All 2027 suggestions as a list
- Take Monday, January 4 off to get a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4 (New Year's Day).
- Take Thursday, March 25 off to get a 4-day weekend from March 25 to 28 (Good Friday).
- Take Friday, July 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from July 1 to 4 (Memorial Day).
- Take Friday, September 3 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 3 to 6 (Labour Day).
- Take Friday, November 12 off to get a 4-day weekend from November 11 to 14 (Armistice Day).
- Take Friday, December 24 off to get a 4-day weekend from December 24 to 27 (Christmas Day).
Compare provinces and territories
| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2027 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| AlbertaOnly here: None | 9 | None |
| British ColumbiaOnly here: None | 11 | None |
| ManitobaOnly here: None | 9 | None |
| New BrunswickOnly here: None | 8 | None |
| Newfoundland and Labrador You're hereOnly here: None | 6 | None |
| Northwest TerritoriesOnly here: None | 11 | None |
| Nova ScotiaOnly here: None | 6 | None |
| NunavutOnly here: Nunavut Day | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| OntarioOnly here: Boxing Day | 9 | Boxing Day |
| Prince Edward IslandOnly here: None | 8 | None |
| QuebecOnly here: National Holiday | 8 | National Holiday |
| SaskatchewanOnly here: None | 10 | None |
| YukonOnly here: Discovery Day | 11 | Discovery Day |
Sources
- Labour Standards Act RSNL1990 c L-2, s.14 (meaning of public holiday)
- Treasury Board Secretariat - 2027 Paid Holidays (provincial public service)
- Treasury Board Secretariat - 2026 Paid Holidays (provincial public service)
Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Last updated on Nov 1, 2026. Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.
Frequently asked questions
Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Friday, January 1), Good Friday (Friday, March 26), Memorial Day (Thursday, July 1), Labour Day (Monday, September 6), Armistice Day (Thursday, November 11) and Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25). Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, Boxing Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are not statutory in Newfoundland and Labrador.
No. Victoria Day isn't a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Provincial government employees get it as a paid holiday, but it isn't a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
No. Thanksgiving isn't a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Provincial government employees get it as a paid holiday, but it isn't a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
No. Boxing Day isn't a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Provincial government employees get it as a paid holiday, but it isn't a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act. In 2027 it falls on Tuesday, December 28. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.
No. Saint Patrick's Day isn't a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Provincial government employees get it on the nearest Monday, but it isn't a public holiday under the Labour Standards Act. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 15.
An employee who qualifies gets paid for the public holiday even though they do not work. Holiday pay is the employee's hourly rate multiplied by the average number of hours they worked per day in the 3 weeks before the holiday.
Employees under the Labour Standards Act get paid public holidays, but there are two exceptions. An employee is not entitled to holiday pay if the holiday falls within their first 30 days of employment. They also lose it if they miss their regular work day just before or just after the holiday without just cause or the employer's consent.
Employers cannot require employees to work on a public holiday unless the business is a public utility, an essential service, or one that normally runs without regard to Sundays or holidays. If the employee works the holiday, the employee chooses either twice their normal wages for the day or a paid day off within 30 days. When the employer and employee agree in advance that the holiday will be a working day, the employee can also choose to add one extra paid day to their annual vacation instead.
In 2027, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday. If a public holiday falls on a day the employee is not normally required to work, the employee gets the next working day off instead, or another day the employer and employee agree on. That day is paid the same as the public holiday.