Newfoundland and Labrador Public Holidays 2027
Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory holidays in 2027, beginning with New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1 and ending with Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25. July 1 is Memorial Day in the province as well as Canada Day. Government-designated days such as St. Patrick’s Day and Orangemen’s Day are announced each year and are not part of the statutory list.
Below you’ll find every 2027 holiday date for Newfoundland and Labrador, which days are paid statutory holidays, the long weekends for the year, and answers to common questions.
Newfoundland and Labrador Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 3-day weekend: Jan 1 – Jan 3 | |
| Good Friday | 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28 | |
| Memorial Day | Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Labour Day | 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6 | |
| Thanksgiving Day | 3-day weekend: Oct 9 – Oct 11 | |
| Remembrance Day | Take Fri Nov 12 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Christmas Day | Falls on a weekend – substitute day rules apply | |
| Boxing Day | Falls on a weekend – substitute day rules apply |
Long Weekends in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2027
Most holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving you a three-day weekend. In 2027, Memorial Day (Thursday, July 1) and Remembrance Day (Thursday, November 11) fall midweek, so taking one extra day off turns each into a four-day break.
- New Year's Day – Friday, January 1. 3-day weekend: Jan 1 – Jan 3
- Good Friday – Friday, March 26. 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28
- Memorial Day – Thursday, July 1. Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend
- Labour Day – Monday, September 6. 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6
- Thanksgiving Day – Monday, October 11. 3-day weekend: Oct 9 – Oct 11
- Remembrance Day – Thursday, November 11. Take Fri Nov 12 off for a 4-day weekend
Christmas 2027 Falls on a Weekend
Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. When a statutory holiday falls on a regular day off, employees in Newfoundland and Labrador are generally entitled to a substitute day off or holiday pay. The exact rule depends on your employment situation, so check with Newfoundland and Labrador’s employment standards office.
Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2027?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 6 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Family Day is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Family Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Victoria Day is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Memorial Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Memorial Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Memorial Day.
Is Civic Holiday a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Civic Holiday is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Civic Holiday.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Thanksgiving Day is observed in Newfoundland and Labrador, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2027 it falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Because it falls on a Saturday in 2027, a substitute day off or holiday pay usually applies; the exact rules depend on the province. More about Christmas Day.
Is Boxing Day a statutory holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Boxing Day is observed in Newfoundland and Labrador, but it is not a paid statutory holiday, so employers are not required to give the day off with holiday pay. In 2027 it falls on Sunday, December 26, 2027. More about Boxing Day.
Public Holidays 2027 in Other Provinces
- All of Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules can change; confirm with Newfoundland and Labrador’s employment standards office.
