Nova Scotia Long Weekends 2029
9 long weekends in Nova Scotia for 2029, 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
9
long weekends
6 from statutory holidays
3 from optional daysCommonly observed, but employers are not required to give them
2 bridge-day deals
Long weekends in 2029
| Dates | Length | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 – Jan 1 | Sat–Mon | 3days | New Year's Daynext |
| Feb 17–19 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Heritage Day |
| Mar 30 – Apr 1 | Fri–Sun | 3days | Good Friday |
| May 19–21 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Victoria Dayoptional |
| Jun 30 – Jul 2 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Canada Day |
| Aug 4–6 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Natal Dayoptional |
| Sep 1–3 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Labour Day |
| Oct 6–8 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Thanksgiving Dayoptional |
| Nov 10–12 | Sat–Mon | 3days | Remembrance Day |
Bridge days: turn 2029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day Mon Dec 24 | Dec 22–25 | 4days | Christmas Day |
| 1 day Mon Dec 31 | Dec 29 – Jan 1 | 4days | New Year's Day |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the long weekends in Nova Scotia in 2029?
- 9 in total: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 17–19 (Heritage Day); Mar 30 – Apr 1 (Good Friday); May 19–21 (Victoria Day); Jun 30 – Jul 2 (Canada Day); Aug 4–6 (Natal Day); Sep 1–3 (Labour Day); Oct 6–8 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 10–12 (Remembrance Day). 3 of them come from commonly observed days that employers are not required to give.
- How can I turn 2029 holidays in Nova Scotia into longer breaks?
- Based on Nova Scotia's 2029 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 24) for 4 days in a row, Dec 22–25 (Christmas Day); Take 1 day off (Mon Dec 31) for 4 days in a row, Dec 29 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
Source: Nova Scotia Labour Standards - Holidays With Pay · last checked 2026-09-30 · Report a wrong date →