Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2020

Questions people ask about Nova Scotia 2020

How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2020?

Nova Scotia has 7 statutory holidays in 2020: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 17), Good Friday (Apr 10), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 7), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 4 more days are commonly observed but not required: Victoria Day (May 18), Natal Day (Aug 3), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 12), Boxing Day (Dec 28).

What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2020?

7 long weekends: Feb 15–17 (Heritage Day); Apr 10–12 (Good Friday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Aug 1–3 (Natal Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day).

How can I turn 2020 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?

Based on Nova Scotia's 2020 statutory holidays: Take 2 days off (Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3) for 5 days in a row, Jan 1–5 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3) for 5 days in a row, Jul 1–5 (Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Nova Scotia in 2020?

Christmas Day 2020 is Fri, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Mon, Dec 28.

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