Statutory Holidays in Nova Scotia in 2017

Nova Scotia 2017
Nova Scotia
2017

List of Holidays in Nova Scotia in 2017

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Sunday New Year's Day Statutory Holiday
Monday Nova Scotia Heritage Day Regional Holiday 3rd Monday in February
Friday Good Friday Regional Holiday Statutory, optional in Quebec
Sunday Mother's Day Not A Public Holiday
Sunday Father's Day Not A Public Holiday 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday
Saturday Canada Day Statutory Holiday National Day
Monday Canada Day Statutory Holiday Any business that would normally close on a Saturday will close today
Monday Natal Day Regional Holiday First Monday in August. not Statutory holiday
Monday Labour Day Statutory Holiday First Monday in September
Monday Canadian Remembrance Day Not A Public Holiday Regulated holiday in Nova Scotia
Monday Christmas Day Statutory Holiday
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Notes

  • The Remembrance Day holiday is governed by the Remembrance Day Act. Some employees may be entitled to a benefit.
  • Some days are commonly recognized as holidays but are not paid holidays under the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code. Employers may agree to provide their employees with additional paid holidays and the Labour Standards Division could enforce such an agreement.