Newfoundland and Labrador Public Holidays 2026

Questions people ask about Newfoundland and Labrador 2026

How many statutory holidays does Newfoundland and Labrador have in 2026?

Newfoundland and Labrador has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Good Friday (Apr 3), Victoria Day (May 18), Memorial Day (Jul 1), Canada Day (Jul 1), Labour Day (Sep 7), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 3 more days are commonly observed but not required: Discovery Day (Jun 22), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 12), Boxing Day (Dec 28).

What are the long weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?

6 long weekends: Apr 3–5 (Good Friday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Jun 20–22 (Discovery Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day).

How can I turn 2026 holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador into longer breaks?

Based on Newfoundland and Labrador's 2026 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Memorial Day + Canada Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3) for 5 days in a row, Jul 1–5 (Memorial Day + Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.

When is the Christmas holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?

Christmas Day 2026 is Fri, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Mon, Dec 28.

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