Nova Scotia Statutory Holidays in 2024
What are the Stat Holidays in Nova Scotia in 2024?
Below is a list of the public statutory holidays observed by provincially regulated employees in Nova Scotia in 2024.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Monday, January 1 |
| Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Monday, February 19 |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 29 |
| *Easter Monday (Optional) | Monday, April 1 |
| *Victoria Day (Optional) | Monday, May 20 |
| Canada Day | Monday, July 1 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 2 |
| *National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Optional) | Monday, September 30 |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday, December 25 |
| *Boxing Day (Optional) | Thursday, December 26 |
Optional Holidays
The optional holidays that are NOT statutory holidays in Nova Scotia in 2024 are Easter Monday, Victoria Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Boxing Day.
- Provincially regulated employers in Nova Scotia are not required by law to give employees these days off, though they may choose to do so.
- Victoria Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Boxing Day are recognized as a federal statutory holidays for federally regulated employees. Easter Monday is not.
- For information about Remembrance Day, see our general resource about Nova Scotia stat holidays.
See the list of federally regulated companies in Canada, and learn about the different severance pay rules for provincially regulated employees and federally regulated workers.
Dates For Other Years
The dates for Nova Scotia statutory holidays change each year. Select a year below to find out when stat holidays take place:
How We Can Help
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Sivan Tumarkin is a Founding Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and Practice Leader for the firm's Long-term Disability & Personal Injury Law Group. His previous experience working for insurance companies has given him unique insight into the long-term disability claim denial and appeals process, allowing him to secure strong results for his clients.
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