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Newfoundland and Labrador Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

Turn a holiday into a long break

Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearMonday, June 29, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

Canada Day

Sat, Jun 27 → Wed, Jul 1

5
days off in a row
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leave days booked
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Su28
Mo29
Tu30
We1
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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 2 leave days turn into 5 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

8 of the 10 2026 holidays have already passed.

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        Good Friday

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        Victoria Day

        Monday, May 18, 2026

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          Canada Day

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          Civic Holiday

          Monday, August 3, 2026

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          Labour Day

          Monday, September 7, 2026

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          Thanksgiving

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          Armistice Day

          Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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          Christmas Day

          Friday, December 25, 2026

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          Boxing Day

          Saturday, December 26, 2026

        About Public Holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador

        Public holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

        All Public Holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 2026

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
        April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
        May 18, 2026MondayVictoria DayPublic Holiday
        July 1, 2026WednesdayCanada DayPublic Holiday
        August 3, 2026MondayCivic HolidayPublic Holiday
        September 7, 2026MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
        October 12, 2026MondayThanksgivingPublic Holiday
        November 11, 2026WednesdayArmistice DayPublic Holiday
        December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
        December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing DayPublic Holiday

        All Public Holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 2027

        DateDayHolidayType
        January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
        March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
        May 24, 2027MondayVictoria DayPublic Holiday
        July 1, 2027ThursdayCanada DayPublic Holiday
        August 2, 2027MondayCivic HolidayPublic Holiday
        September 6, 2027MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
        October 11, 2027MondayThanksgivingPublic Holiday
        November 11, 2027ThursdayArmistice DayPublic Holiday
        December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
        December 26, 2027SundayBoxing DayPublic Holiday

        Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

        Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

        Newfoundland and Labrador Holidays Explained

        New Year's Day · January 1

        The first day of the year and a federal general holiday, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve parties. When it falls on a non-working weekend day, federally regulated workers get the working day before or after off instead.

        Good Friday · April 3

        The Friday before Easter, marking the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a federal general holiday; in Quebec, employers give either Good Friday or Easter Monday.

        Victoria Day · May 18

        Celebrates the Sovereign's birthday in Canada, a tradition dating back to Queen Victoria, whose birthday on May 24 became a holiday in 1845. It falls on the Monday before May 25 and is the unofficial start of summer; in Quebec the same day is National Patriots' Day.

        Canada Day · July 1

        Marks Confederation on July 1, 1867, when the provinces united as the Dominion of Canada. It is celebrated with fireworks, concerts and a national ceremony in Ottawa, and moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday.

        Labour Day · September 7

        Honours workers and the labour movement on the first Monday in September. It is a federal general holiday and traditionally marks the end of summer before the school year starts.

        Thanksgiving · October 12

        A harvest festival on the second Monday in October, usually celebrated with a family meal over the long weekend. It is a federal general holiday but is not a paid holiday in every province.

        Christmas Day · December 25

        Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is a federal general holiday. Under the Canada Labour Code, federally regulated workers whose Christmas falls on a non-working weekend day get the working day before or after off instead.

        Boxing Day · December 26

        The day after Christmas, best known in Canada for big retail sales. It is a federal general holiday and a public holiday in Ontario, but not a statutory holiday in British Columbia, Quebec or Nova Scotia.

        Other Observances in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 2026

        These dates are marked in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

        DateDayHolidayType
        February 2, 2026MondayGroundhog DayObservance
        February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's DayObservance
        March 17, 2026TuesdaySaint Patrick's DayOptional
        April 5, 2026SundayEaster SundayObservance
        April 23, 2026ThursdaySaint George's DayOptional
        May 10, 2026SundayMother's DayObservance
        June 21, 2026SundayFather's DayObservance
        June 24, 2026WednesdayDiscovery DayOptional
        July 12, 2026SundayOrangemen's DayOptional
        September 30, 2026WednesdayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationObservance
        October 31, 2026SaturdayHalloweenObservance

        Frequently Asked Questions

        How many public holidays are there in Newfoundland and Labrador?

        Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada has 10 public holidays in 2026, 3 fewer than the global average of 13.

        Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?

        1 public holiday falls on a weekend in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 2026: Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada gives no substitute day off for these, so it is lost.

        Does Newfoundland and Labrador give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

        No — Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

        What is the longest break possible in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?

        With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

        When is the next public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?

        The next public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.

        Which holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador change date each year?

        Good Friday, Victoria Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving do not fall on the same date every year in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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