Statutory Holidays in Nova Scotia in 2022

Nova Scotia 2022
Nova Scotia
2022

List of Holidays in Nova Scotia in 2022

Day Date Holiday Name Type Comments
Saturday 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
Monday Victoria Day Regional Holiday Most provinces
Sunday Father's Day Not A Public Holiday 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday
Friday Canada Day Statutory Holiday National Day
Monday Labour Day Statutory Holiday First Monday in September
Monday Canada Day of National Mourning Government Holiday Federal, provincial
Friday National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Regional Holiday Federal, regional
Monday Thanksgiving Not A Public Holiday 2nd Monday in October
Friday Canadian Remembrance Day Not A Public Holiday Regulated holiday in Nova Scotia
Sunday 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.