Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 paid stat holidays. Remembrance Day (November 11) is one of them. Dates below are worked out from the government's own rules. For how holiday pay works across Canada, readour stat holiday guide.
Checked November 3, 2026. Main source: Newfoundland and Labrador: Labour Standards Act, RSNL 1990 c. L-2, Part II. See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Next paid stat holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 (42 days away).
Based on your device's date. Many businesses set their own hours, so call ahead.
Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays in 2026
6 paid holidays. 3 fall on a Monday or Friday, which gives a long weekend.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Memorial Day (July 1) | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
The Act lets the government proclaim more public holidays.
Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays month by month, 2026
January
- New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
February
No paid stat holiday.
March
No paid stat holiday.
April
- Good Friday
Friday, April 3
May
No paid stat holiday.
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Memorial Day (July 1)
Wednesday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7
October
No paid stat holiday.
November
- Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Newfoundland and Labrador stat holidays in 2027
3 long weekends in 2027.
January
- New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
February
No paid stat holiday.
March
- Good Friday
Friday, March 26
April
No paid stat holiday.
May
No paid stat holiday.
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Memorial Day (July 1)
Thursday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6
October
No paid stat holiday.
November
- Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you are off: Your hourly rate times the average number of hours you worked per day in the 3 weeks before the holiday.
If you work: The Act says double pay for the day, or a full paid day off within 30 days, or an extra day added to your vacation, if you and your employer agree the holiday is a working day.
Who qualifies: No holiday pay if the holiday falls in your first 30 days of work, or if you miss your regular workday before or after without cause or consent.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. It is one of the 6 paid holidays.
| Place | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Banks | Banks are federally regulated, so they generally follow the federal holiday list, which includes Remembrance Day and Boxing Day. Branch hours can differ, so check yours. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador government offices | Generally closed on the 6 paid holidays in the table above. |
| Schools and child care | Calendars are set by each school board or centre, so check yours. |
| Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants | Set by each business. Many open with shorter hours, some close. Check the store's own page or call. |
| Malls and big retailers | Set by each mall and each store. Hours often change around Christmas and New Year. |
| Hospitals and emergency care | Emergency departments stay open every day. Clinics and walk-in hours often change. |
| Mail and courier | Check Canada Post and your courier for their holiday schedule. |
| Public transit | Many systems run a Sunday or holiday schedule. Check your local transit agency. |
These are general patterns, not rules. Opening hours are set by each business. Some provinces have their own rules on retail hours, so check the provincial labour page linked in the sources.
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Questions people ask
How many stat holidays does Newfoundland and Labrador have?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. November 11 is a paid holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
What is the next stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The list for 2026 starts at the top of this page, and the card at the top shows the next one based on today's date.
Are stores open on stat holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.