Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2025
7 statutory · 4 commonly observed but not required · 7 long weekends
Questions people ask about Nova Scotia 2025
- How many statutory holidays does Nova Scotia have in 2025?
- Nova Scotia has 7 statutory holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 17), Good Friday (Apr 18), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 1), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 4 more days are commonly observed but not required: Victoria Day (May 19), Natal Day (Aug 4), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 13), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
- What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2025?
- 7 long weekends: Feb 15–17 (Heritage Day); Apr 18–20 (Good Friday); May 17–19 (Victoria Day); Aug 2–4 (Natal Day); Aug 30 – Sep 1 (Labour Day); Oct 11–13 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 26–28 (Boxing Day).
- How can I turn 2025 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?
- Based on Nova Scotia's 2025 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Jun 30) for 4 days in a row, Jun 28 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Nov 10) for 4 days in a row, Nov 8–11 (Remembrance Day); Take 1 day off (Fri Dec 26) for 4 days in a row, Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in Nova Scotia in 2025?
- Christmas Day 2025 is Thu, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Fri, Dec 26.
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