SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     Nunavut Stat Holidays 2026: Dates, Long Weekends & Holiday Pay
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2026/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   All 11 Nunavut stat holidays for 2026 with dates, which days aren't statutory (Boxing Day and Easter Monday), holiday pay rules and free calendar downloads.

# Nunavut Statutory Holidays 2026

Nunavut has 11 statutory holidays in 2026.

Last updated on Nov 1, 2026.

## All 2026 holidays in Nunavut

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Substitute day | Type | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Victoria Day | 2026-05-18 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Canada Day | 2026-07-01 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Nunavut Day | 2026-07-09 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Civic Holiday | 2026-08-03 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Labour Day | 2026-09-07 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 2026-09-30 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Thanksgiving | 2026-10-12 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Remembrance Day | 2026-11-11 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |

## What employers need to know

**Who qualifies.** An employee doesn't get paid for a general holiday they don't work if they haven't worked for you for a total of 30 days in the past 12 months. They also lose holiday pay if they skip work on the holiday after being called in, or miss their last regular working day before or after the holiday without your consent. Employees on pregnancy or parental leave aren't paid for the holiday.

**Holiday pay.** Employees paid by time get at least what they would earn at their regular rate for their normal hours. Employees paid any other way get at least their average daily wages from the four weeks they worked right before the week of the holiday.

**Working on a holiday.** If you require an employee to work a general holiday, pay them their regular holiday pay plus at least 1.5 times their regular rate for the hours worked. Instead, you can give them another paid day off at a time that suits you both, no later than their next annual vacation or the end of their job, whichever comes first. If an employee has the holiday off, asking them to work another normally free day that week costs at least double their regular rate.

**Holidays that fall on a weekend.** If a general holiday falls on an employee's non-working day, you either pay them their normal holiday pay or give them a paid day off at a time that suits you both. That day off must be taken no later than their next annual vacation or the end of their job, whichever comes first.

Full rules: Nunavut leave laws: https://vacationtracker.io/leave-laws/canada/nunavut/

## Maximize your PTO in 2026

These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Nunavut. Each one joins a few PTO days to a holiday and a weekend. Take all 14 suggested PTO days and you get **47 days off across 11 breaks**, including 8 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.

- Take Friday, January 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4 (New Year's Day).
- Take Thursday, April 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from April 2 to 5 (Good Friday).
- Take Friday, May 15 off to get a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18 (Victoria Day).
- Take Friday, July 10 off to get a 4-day weekend from July 9 to 12 (Nunavut Day).
- Take Friday, July 31 off to get a 4-day weekend from July 31 to August 3 (Civic Holiday).
- Take Friday, September 4 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7 (Labour Day).
- Take Friday, October 9 off to get a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12 (Thanksgiving).
- Take Thursday, December 24 off to get a 4-day weekend from December 24 to 27 (Christmas Day).
- Take Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 off to get a 5-day break from June 27 to July 1 (Canada Day).
- Take Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29 off to get a 5-day break from September 26 to 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).
- Take Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10 off to get a 5-day break from November 7 to 11 (Remembrance Day).

## Compare provinces and territories

| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2026 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| [Alberta](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/alberta/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [British Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/british-columbia/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Manitoba](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [New Brunswick](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/new-brunswick/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Northwest Territories](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/northwest-territories/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Nova Scotia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nova-scotia/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Nunavut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2026/) | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| [Ontario](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2026/) | 9 | Boxing Day |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Quebec](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2026/) | 8 | National Holiday |
| [Saskatchewan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/saskatchewan/2026/) | 10 | None |
| [Yukon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/yukon/2026/) | 11 | Discovery Day |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the stat holidays in Nunavut in 2026?
Nunavut has 11 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1), Good Friday (Friday, April 3), Victoria Day (Monday, May 18), Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1), Nunavut Day (Thursday, July 9), Civic Holiday (Monday, August 3), Labour Day (Monday, September 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Wednesday, September 30), Thanksgiving (Monday, October 12), Remembrance Day (Wednesday, November 11) and Christmas Day (Friday, December 25). Boxing Day and Easter Monday are not statutory in Nunavut.


Q: Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Nunavut?
No. Boxing Day isn't a statutory holiday in Nunavut, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, December 26. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Nunavut?
No. Easter Monday isn't a statutory holiday in Nunavut, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it.


Q: Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday in Nunavut. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, September 30.


Q: Is Nunavut Day a stat holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Nunavut Day is a statutory holiday in Nunavut. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, July 9.


Q: How is stat holiday pay calculated in Nunavut?
Employees paid by time get at least what they would earn at their regular rate for their normal hours. Employees paid any other way get at least their average daily wages from the four weeks they worked right before the week of the holiday.


Q: Who qualifies for stat holiday pay in Nunavut?
An employee doesn't get paid for a general holiday they don't work if they haven't worked for you for a total of 30 days in the past 12 months. They also lose holiday pay if they skip work on the holiday after being called in, or miss their last regular working day before or after the holiday without your consent. Employees on pregnancy or parental leave aren't paid for the holiday.


Q: What do employees get for working on a stat holiday in Nunavut?
If you require an employee to work a general holiday, pay them their regular holiday pay plus at least 1.5 times their regular rate for the hours worked. Instead, you can give them another paid day off at a time that suits you both, no later than their next annual vacation or the end of their job, whichever comes first. If an employee has the holiday off, asking them to work another normally free day that week costs at least double their regular rate.


Q: What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Nunavut?
In 2026, no statutory holiday in Nunavut falls on a weekend. If a general holiday falls on an employee's non-working day, you either pay them their normal holiday pay or give them a paid day off at a time that suits you both. That day off must be taken no later than their next annual vacation or the end of their job, whichever comes first.


## Sources

- Labour Standards Act, C.S.Nu., c.L-10 (official consolidation current to June 13, 2022), s.1 'general holiday' and ss.23-25: https://www.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/policies-legislations/2025-11/Labour_Standards_Act__2022_.pdf
- Labour and Employment Standards in Nunavut - Government of Nunavut: https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/employment-training-and-career-development/labour-and-employment-standards-nunavut

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/nunavut-holidays-2026.csv