Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2012
12 statutory · 6 long weekends
January
2012Jan 1
NationwideNew Year's Day
February
2012Feb 20
RegionalHeritage Day
March
2012No holidays this month
April
2012Apr 6
NationwideGood Friday
May
2012May 21
NationwideVictoria Day
June
2012No holidays this month
July
2012Jul 1
RegionalCanada Day
August
2012Aug 6
RegionalNatal Day
September
2012Sep 3
NationwideLabour Day
Sep 30
NationwideNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October
2012Oct 8
NationwideThanksgiving
November
2012Nov 11
RegionalRemembrance Day
December
2012Dec 25
NationwideChristmas Day
Dec 26
RegionalSt. Stephen's Day
Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required
Questions people ask about Nova Scotia 2012
- How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2012?
- Nova Scotia has 12 statutory holidays in 2012: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 20), Good Friday (Apr 6), Victoria Day (May 21), Canada Day (Jul 1), Natal Day (Aug 6), Labour Day (Sep 3), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 8), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
- What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2012?
- 6 long weekends: Feb 18–20 (Heritage Day); Apr 6–8 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Aug 4–6 (Natal Day); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving).
- How can I turn 2012 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?
- Based on Nova Scotia's 2012 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 5 days in a row, Dec 22–26 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Dec 27, Fri Dec 28) for 6 days in a row, Dec 25–30 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in Nova Scotia in 2012?
- Christmas Day 2012 is Tue, Dec 25.