Northwest Territories stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
Northwest Territories has 11 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: Government of the Northwest Territories: Employment standards fact sheet. See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
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.
Northwest Territories stat holidays in 2026
11 paid holidays. 6 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 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | Sunday, June 21 (weekend) |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| First Monday in August | Monday, August 3 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wednesday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
Northwest Territories 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
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 18
June
- National Indigenous Peoples Day
Sunday, June 21, on a weekend
July
- Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
August
- First Monday in August
Monday, August 3
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wednesday, September 30
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12
November
- Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Northwest Territories stat holidays in 2027
7 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
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 24
June
- National Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, June 21
July
- Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
August
- First Monday in August
Monday, August 2
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, September 30
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11
November
- Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in Northwest Territories
If you are off: An average day's pay.
If you work: Another paid day off, or an average day's pay plus overtime pay for the hours worked.
Who qualifies: You worked for the employer at least 30 days in the 12 months before, worked your last scheduled shift before and next scheduled shift after, and worked the holiday if called in.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in Northwest Territories
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in Northwest Territories?
Yes. It is one of the 11 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. |
| Northwest Territories government offices | Generally closed on the 11 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 Northwest Territories have?
Northwest Territories has 11 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
Yes. November 11 is a paid holiday in Northwest Territories.
What is the next stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
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 Northwest Territories?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.