Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2023

Questions people ask about Nova Scotia 2023

How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2023?

Nova Scotia has 7 statutory holidays in 2023: New Year's Day (Jan 2), Heritage Day (Feb 20), Good Friday (Apr 7), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 4), Remembrance Day (Nov 13), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 4 more days are commonly observed but not required: Victoria Day (May 22), Natal Day (Aug 7), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 9), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2023?

9 long weekends: Dec 31 – Jan 2 (New Year's Day); Feb 18–20 (Heritage Day); Apr 7–9 (Good Friday); May 20–22 (Victoria Day); Aug 5–7 (Natal Day); Sep 2–4 (Labour Day); Oct 7–9 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 11–13 (Remembrance Day); Dec 23–25 (Christmas Day).

How can I turn 2023 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?

Based on Nova Scotia's 2023 statutory holidays: Take 4 days off (Tue Dec 26, Wed Dec 27, Thu Dec 28, Fri Dec 29) for 10 days in a row, Dec 23 – Jan 1 (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 2023?

Christmas Day 2023 is Mon, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Tue, Dec 26.

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