Newfoundland and Labrador Public Holidays 2008

14 statutory · 6 long weekends

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January

2008
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2008
No holidays this month

March

2008
Mar 17
Regional

Saint Patrick's Day

Mar 21
Nationwide

Good Friday

April

2008
Apr 23
Regional

Saint George's Day

May

2008
May 19
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2008
Jun 24
Regional

Discovery Day

July

2008
Jul 1
Nationwide

Canada Day

Jul 12
Regional

Orangemen's Day

August

2008
Aug 4
Regional

Civic Holiday

September

2008

October

2008
Oct 13
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2008
Nov 11
Regional

Armistice Day

December

2008
Dec 25
Nationwide

Christmas Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Newfoundland and Labrador 2008

How many statutory holidays does Newfoundland and Labrador have in 2008?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 14 statutory holidays in 2008: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17), Good Friday (Mar 21), Saint George's Day (Apr 23), Victoria Day (May 19), Discovery Day (Jun 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Orangemen's Day (Jul 12), Civic Holiday (Aug 4), Labour Day (Sep 1), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 13), Armistice Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
What are the long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008?
6 long weekends: Mar 15–17 (Saint Patrick's Day); Mar 21–23 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Civic Holiday); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving).
How can I turn 2008 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador into longer breaks?
Based on Newfoundland and Labrador's 2008 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 23) for 4 days in a row, Jun 21–24 (Discovery Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Sep 29) for 4 days in a row, Sep 27–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2008?
Christmas Day 2008 is Thu, Dec 25.

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