SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     Newfoundland and Labrador Stat Holidays 2027: Dates & Holiday Pay
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2027/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   All 6 Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays for 2027 with dates, which days aren't statutory, holiday pay rules and free calendar downloads.

# 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.

## All 2027 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Substitute day | Type | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2027-01-01 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Saint Patrick's Day | 2027-03-15 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Good Friday | 2027-03-26 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Saint George's Day | 2027-04-26 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Victoria Day | 2027-05-24 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| June Holiday | 2027-06-21 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Memorial Day | 2027-07-01 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Orangemen's Day | 2027-07-12 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Labour Day | 2027-09-06 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 2027-09-30 | Thursday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2027-10-11 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Armistice Day | 2027-11-11 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Christmas Day | 2027-12-25 | Saturday | Falls on a Saturday. Substitute day often Mon Dec 27 | Statutory | Required by law |
| Boxing Day | 2027-12-28 | Tuesday |  | Commonly given | Not required |

## 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.

Full rules: Newfoundland and Labrador leave laws: https://vacationtracker.io/leave-laws/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/

## 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.

- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| [Alberta](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/alberta/2027/) | 9 | None |
| [British Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/british-columbia/2027/) | 11 | None |
| [Manitoba](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2027/) | 9 | None |
| [New Brunswick](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/new-brunswick/2027/) | 8 | None |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2027/) | 6 | None |
| [Northwest Territories](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/northwest-territories/2027/) | 11 | None |
| [Nova Scotia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nova-scotia/2027/) | 6 | None |
| [Nunavut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2027/) | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| [Ontario](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2027/) | 9 | Boxing Day |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2027/) | 8 | None |
| [Quebec](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2027/) | 8 | National Holiday |
| [Saskatchewan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/saskatchewan/2027/) | 10 | None |
| [Yukon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/yukon/2027/) | 11 | Discovery Day |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the stat holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2027?
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.


Q: Is Victoria Day a stat holiday 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.


Q: Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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.


Q: Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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.


Q: Is Saint Patrick's Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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.


Q: How is stat holiday pay calculated in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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.


Q: Who qualifies for stat holiday pay in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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.


Q: What do employees get for working on a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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.


Q: What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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.


## Sources

- Labour Standards Act RSNL1990 c L-2, s.14 (meaning of public holiday): https://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/l02.htm
- Treasury Board Secretariat - 2027 Paid Holidays (provincial public service): https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/2027-paid-holidays/
- Treasury Board Secretariat - 2026 Paid Holidays (provincial public service): https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/2026-paid-holidays-2/

Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.

CSV: https://vacationtracker.io/static/data/holiday-pages/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador-holidays-2027.csv