Nunavut Public Holidays 2027
Nunavut has 11 statutory holidays in 2027, beginning with New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1 and ending with Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25. Nunavut Day on July 9 marks the 1993 legislation that led to the creation of the territory.
Below you’ll find every 2027 holiday date for Nunavut, which days are paid statutory holidays, the long weekends for the year, and answers to common questions.
Nunavut 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 | |
| Victoria Day | 3-day weekend: May 22 – May 24 | |
| Canada Day | Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| Nunavut Day | 3-day weekend: Jul 9 – Jul 11 | |
| Civic Holiday | 3-day weekend: Jul 31 – Aug 2 | |
| Labour Day | 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6 | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Take Fri Oct 1 off for a 4-day weekend | |
| 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 |
Long Weekends in Nunavut in 2027
Most holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving you a three-day weekend. In 2027, Canada Day (Thursday, July 1), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Thursday, September 30) 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
- Victoria Day – Monday, May 24. 3-day weekend: May 22 – May 24
- Canada Day – Thursday, July 1. Take Fri Jul 2 off for a 4-day weekend
- Nunavut Day – Friday, July 9. 3-day weekend: Jul 9 – Jul 11
- Civic Holiday – Monday, August 2. 3-day weekend: Jul 31 – Aug 2
- Labour Day – Monday, September 6. 3-day weekend: Sep 4 – Sep 6
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Thursday, September 30. Take Fri Oct 1 off for a 4-day weekend
- 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 Nunavut are generally entitled to a substitute day off or holiday pay. The exact rule depends on your employment situation, so check with Nunavut’s employment standards office.
Nunavut Holiday FAQs
How many statutory holidays are there in Nunavut in 2027?
Nunavut has 11 statutory (paid) holidays in 2027: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Nunavut Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is New Year's Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. New Year's Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Friday, January 1, 2027. More about New Year's Day.
Is Family Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
No. Family Day is not a statutory holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Monday, February 15, 2027. More about Family Day.
Is Good Friday a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Friday, March 26, 2027. More about Good Friday.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Monday, March 29, 2027. More about Easter Monday.
Is Victoria Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Victoria Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Monday, May 24, 2027. More about Victoria Day.
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Canada Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, July 1, 2027. More about Canada Day.
Is Nunavut Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Nunavut Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Friday, July 9, 2027. More about Nunavut Day.
Is Civic Holiday a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Civic Holiday is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Monday, August 2, 2027. More about Civic Holiday.
Is Labour Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Labour Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. More about Labour Day.
Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027. More about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Is Thanksgiving Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Monday, October 11, 2027. More about Thanksgiving Day.
Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. In 2027 it falls on Thursday, November 11, 2027. More about Remembrance Day.
Is Christmas Day a statutory holiday in Nunavut?
Yes. Christmas Day is a statutory (paid) holiday in Nunavut. 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 Nunavut?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Nunavut. 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 Nunavut’s employment standards office.
