Nova Scotia Long Weekends 2022
10 long weekends in Nova Scotia for 2022, 3 of them from commonly observed but optional days. Below that: bridge days that turn a few days of leave into a longer break.
At a glance
10
long weekends
7 from statutory holidays
3 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
1 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2022
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Heritage Day |
| Apr 15–17 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 21–23 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Dayoptional |
| Jul 1–3 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Canada Day |
| Jul 30 – Aug 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Natal Dayoptional |
| Sep 3–5 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 8–10 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Dayoptional |
| Nov 11–13 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 24–26 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Christmas Day |
Bridge days: turn 2022 holidays into longer breaks
Assumes a Monday–Friday job and statutory holidays only: take the workdays sandwiched between a holiday and a weekend off and the breaks join up. Your employer's schedule decides.
| Take off | Break | Length | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days Tue Dec 27, Wed Dec 28, Thu Dec 29, Fri Dec 30 | Dec 24 – Jan 2 | 10days | Christmas DayNew Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2022?
- 10 in total: Jan 1–3 (New Year's Day); Feb 19–21 (Heritage Day); Apr 15–17 (Good Friday); May 21–23 (Victoria Day); Jul 1–3 (Canada Day); Jul 30 – Aug 1 (Natal Day); Sep 3–5 (Labour Day); Oct 8–10 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 24–26 (Christmas Day). 3 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- How can I turn 2022 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?
- Based on Nova Scotia's 2022 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 27, Wed Dec 28, Thu Dec 29, Fri Dec 30) for 10 days in a row, Dec 24 – Jan 2 (Christmas Day + New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Other years:
Source: Nova Scotia Labour Standards - Holidays With Pay · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →