Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2017
12 statutory · 7 long weekends
January
2017Jan 1
NationwideNew Year's Day
February
2017Feb 20
RegionalHeritage Day
March
2017No holidays this month
April
2017Apr 14
NationwideGood Friday
May
2017May 22
NationwideVictoria Day
June
2017No holidays this month
July
2017Jul 1
NationwideCanada Day
August
2017Aug 7
RegionalNatal Day
September
2017Sep 4
NationwideLabour Day
Sep 30
NationwideNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October
2017Oct 9
NationwideThanksgiving
November
2017Nov 11
RegionalRemembrance Day
December
2017Dec 25
NationwideChristmas Day
Dec 26
RegionalSt. Stephen's Day
Statutory — paid day offObserved by many employers, not required
Questions people ask about Nova Scotia 2017
- How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2017?
- Nova Scotia has 12 statutory holidays in 2017: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 20), Good Friday (Apr 14), Victoria Day (May 22), Canada Day (Jul 1), Natal Day (Aug 7), Labour Day (Sep 4), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving (Oct 9), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
- What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2017?
- 7 long weekends: Feb 18–20 (Heritage Day); Apr 14–16 (Good Friday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (Natal Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).
- How can I turn 2017 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?
- Based on Nova Scotia's 2017 statutory holidays: Take 3 days off (Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (Christmas Day + Boxing Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in Nova Scotia in 2017?
- Christmas Day 2017 is Mon, Dec 25.