Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2008

12 statutory · 7 long weekends

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January

2008
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2008
Feb 18
Regional

Heritage Day

March

2008
Mar 21
Nationwide

Good Friday

April

2008
No holidays this month

May

2008
May 19
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2008
No holidays this month

July

2008
Jul 1
Nationwide

Canada Day

August

2008
Aug 4
Regional

Natal Day

September

2008

October

2008
Oct 13
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2008
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2008
Dec 25
Nationwide

Christmas Day

Dec 26
Regional

St. Stephen's Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Nova Scotia 2008

How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2008?
Nova Scotia has 12 statutory holidays in 2008: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 18), Good Friday (Mar 21), Victoria Day (May 19), Canada Day (Jul 1), Natal Day (Aug 4), Labour Day (Sep 1), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 13), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2008?
7 long weekends: Feb 16–18 (Heritage Day); Mar 21–23 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Natal Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day).
How can I turn 2008 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?
Based on Nova Scotia's 2008 statutory holidays: 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); Take 1 day off (Mon Nov 10) for 4 days in a row, Nov 8–11 (Remembrance Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Nova Scotia in 2008?
Christmas Day 2008 is Thu, Dec 25.

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