Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2018

12 statutory · 7 long weekends

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January

2018
Jan 1
Nationwide

New Year's Day

February

2018
Feb 19
Regional

Heritage Day

March

2018
Mar 30
Nationwide

Good Friday

April

2018
No holidays this month

May

2018
May 21
Nationwide

Victoria Day

June

2018
No holidays this month

July

2018
Jul 1
Regional

Canada Day

August

2018
Aug 6
Regional

Natal Day

September

2018

October

2018
Oct 8
Nationwide

Thanksgiving

November

2018
Nov 11
Regional

Remembrance Day

December

2018
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 2018

How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2018?
Nova Scotia has 12 statutory holidays in 2018: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 19), Good Friday (Mar 30), 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 2018?
7 long weekends: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 17–19 (Heritage Day); Mar 30 – Apr 1 (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 2018 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?
Based on Nova Scotia's 2018 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 2018?
Christmas Day 2018 is Tue, Dec 25.

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