Public Holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) observes **10 statutory holidays** under the *Labour Standards Act*, plus **St. George's Day** and **Orangemen's Day** as optional/traditional.

Statutory Holidays (Paid Day Off for Eligible Employees)

1. New Year's Day — Jan 1
2. St. Patrick's Day — Mar 17 **(Unique to NL — provincial holiday)**
3. Good Friday — Mar/Apr
4. Easter Monday — Mar/Apr **(Federal/Provincial — not nationwide statutory)
5. Victoria Day — Mon preceding May 25
6. Canada Day — Jul 1 (Memorial Day in NL — solemn AM, celebration PM)
7. Labour Day — 1st Mon Sep
8. Thanksgiving — 2nd Mon Oct
9. Remembrance Day — Nov 11 **(Statutory in NL — not in all provinces)
10. Christmas Day — Dec 25
11. Boxing Day — Dec 26 **(Statutory in NL — not nationwide)

Traditional / Optional

• St. George's Day — Apr 23 (Newfoundland tradition, not statutory).
• Orangemen's Day — Jul 12 (Protestant tradition, not statutory).
• Regatta Day — 1st Wed Aug (St. John's only — civic holiday, oldest organized sport in NA).

Unique NL Features

• St. Patrick's Day & **Remembrance Day** & **Boxing Day** are statutory in NL but not all provinces.
• Canada Day = Memorial Day** (Beaumont-Hamel, 1916) — unique dual character.

Check gov.nl.ca for current year dates and eligibility rules.