Newfoundland and Labrador has six public holidays under the Labour Standards Act. Other provincial holidays, such as St. Patrick's Day and Orangemen's Day, apply only to the provincial public service.
Newfoundland and Labrador statutory holidays 2026
Holidays in bold are added on top of the five observed across Canada.
Rules for employers
Who qualifies for holiday pay
• The holiday doesn't fall within the employee's first 30 days of employment.
• They don't miss their regular working day before or after the holiday without a reason or your consent.
If an employee works on a holiday
An employee who works a public holiday gets double their regular rate for hours worked, or a paid day off within 30 days, or an extra paid day added to their annual vacation.
If a holiday falls on a day off or during vacation
If a public holiday falls on a day the employee doesn't normally work, give them the first working day after the holiday off with pay, or another day you agree on. In 2026, all six public holidays fall on weekdays.
Exemptions
Collective agreements can substitute other days for public holidays, as long as the total number
How to calculate holiday pay in Newfoundland and Labrador
Holiday pay = regular hourly rate × average daily hours worked in the 3 weeks before the holiday.
Example: an employee earns $25 an hour and worked an average of 8 hours a day over the 3 weeks before the holiday.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. Patrick's Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland?
No. It's a provincial government holiday. Private employers don't have to give it.
What is Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador?
July 1 is observed as Memorial Day as well as Canada Day. It's one of the six public holidays.
Do employees get double time on holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Employees who work a public holiday can be paid double time, or given a paid day off within 30 days or an extra vacation day.
