Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2027
Nova Scotia 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. Heritage Day in February honours a different Nova Scotian person, place or event each year. Natal Day in August is a civic holiday rather than a paid one.
Below you’ll find every 2027 holiday date for Nova Scotia, which days are paid statutory holidays, the long weekends for the year, and answers to common questions.
Nova Scotia Holidays 2027
| Date | Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 3-day weekend: Jan 1 – Jan 3 | |
| Heritage Day | 3-day weekend: Feb 13 – Feb 15 | |
| Good Friday | 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28 | |
| Canada Day | Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Natal Day | 3-day weekend: Jul 31 – Aug 2 | |
| 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 Nova Scotia in 2027
Most holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving you a three-day weekend. In 2027, Canada 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
- Heritage Day – Monday, February 15. 3-day weekend: Feb 13 – Feb 15
- Good Friday – Friday, March 26. 3-day weekend: Mar 26 – Mar 28
- Canada Day – Thursday, July 1. Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend
- Natal Day – Monday, August 2. 3-day weekend: Jul 31 – Aug 2
- 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 Nova Scotia are generally entitled to a substitute day off or holiday pay. The exact rule depends on your employment situation, so check with Nova Scotia’s employment standards office.
Nova Scotia Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Nova Scotia in 2027?
Nova Scotia has 6 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Heritage Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Heritage Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Heritage Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Heritage Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Victoria Day is not a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Natal Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Natal Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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, August 2, 2027. More about Natal Day.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Thanksgiving Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia?
No. Remembrance Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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 Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia?
No. Boxing Day is observed in Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia’s employment standards office.
