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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Nova Scotia for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.
Public holidays in Nova Scotia, 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.
On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.
Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Victoria Day | Public Holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Canada Day | Public Holiday |
| August 3, 2026 | Monday | Natal Day | Public Holiday |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| October 12, 2026 | Monday | Thanksgiving | Public Holiday |
| November 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Remembrance Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| March 28, 2027 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | Victoria Day | Public Holiday |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day | Public Holiday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Natal Day | Public Holiday |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Thanksgiving | Public Holiday |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Remembrance Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Heritage Day | Public Holiday |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| March 28, 2027 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public Holiday |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | Victoria Day | Public Holiday |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day | Public Holiday |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Natal Day | Public Holiday |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Thanksgiving | Public Holiday |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Remembrance Day | Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2027 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
The number of public holidays in Nova Scotia, Canada can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.
Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.
Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.