Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2021

Questions people ask about Nova Scotia 2021

How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2021?

Nova Scotia has 7 statutory holidays in 2021: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 15), Good Friday (Apr 2), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 6), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 27). 4 more days are commonly observed but not required: Victoria Day (May 24), Natal Day (Aug 2), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 11), Boxing Day (Dec 28).

What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2021?

8 long weekends: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 13–15 (Heritage Day); Apr 2–4 (Good Friday); May 22–24 (Victoria Day); Jul 31 – Aug 2 (Natal Day); Sep 4–6 (Labour Day); Oct 9–11 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–27 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2021 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?

Based on Nova Scotia's 2021 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jul 2) for 4 days in a row, Jul 1–4 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Nov 12) for 4 days in a row, Nov 11–14 (Remembrance Day); Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 28, Wed Dec 29, Thu Dec 30, Fri Dec 31) for 10 days in a row, Dec 25 – Jan 3 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Nova Scotia in 2021?

December 25, 2021 is a Saturday, so the Christmas holiday is observed Mon, Dec 27. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Tue, Dec 28.

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