Newfoundland and Labrador Public Holidays 2016

14 statutory · 10 long weekends

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January

2016
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2016
No holidays this month

March

2016
Mar 17
Regional

Saint Patrick's Day

Mar 25
Nationwide

Good Friday

April

2016
Apr 23
Regional

Saint George's Day

May

2016
May 23
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2016
Jun 24
Regional

Discovery Day

July

2016
Jul 1
Nationwide

Canada Day

Jul 12
Regional

Orangemen's Day

August

2016
Aug 1
Regional

Civic Holiday

September

2016

October

2016
Oct 10
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2016
Nov 11
Regional

Armistice Day

December

2016
Dec 25
Nationwide

Christmas Day

Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required

Questions people ask about Newfoundland and Labrador 2016

How many statutory holidays does Newfoundland and Labrador have in 2016?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 14 statutory holidays in 2016: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17), Good Friday (Mar 25), Saint George's Day (Apr 23), Victoria Day (May 23), Discovery Day (Jun 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Orangemen's Day (Jul 12), Civic Holiday (Aug 1), Labour Day (Sep 5), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 10), Armistice Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25).
What are the long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2016?
10 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Mar 25–27 (Good Friday); May 21–23 (Victoria Day); Jun 24–26 (Discovery Day); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Jul 30 – Aug 1 (Civic Holiday); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Sep 30 – Oct 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving); Nov 11–13 (Armistice Day).
How can I turn 2016 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador into longer breaks?
Based on Newfoundland and Labrador's 2016 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Mar 18) for 4 days in a row, Mar 17–20 (Saint Patrick's Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Jul 11) for 4 days in a row, Jul 9–12 (Orangemen's Day); Take 4 days off (Mon Jun 27, Tue Jun 28, Wed Jun 29, Thu Jun 30) for 10 days in a row, Jun 24 – Jul 3 (Discovery Day + Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
When is the Christmas holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2016?
Christmas Day 2016 is Sun, Dec 25.

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