Newfoundland and Labrador Statutory Holidays 2023

Statutory holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador, with the official days off.

Projected dates. The government has not published the 2023 list yet, so these dates follow the current rules and may change.
6statutory holidays
5fall on a weekday
5long weekends (Mon or Fri)
255working days in 2023

Statutory holidays in 2023

New Year's DayFalls on a weekend
Jan 1Sunday
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New Year's Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Jan 2Monday
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Good Friday
Apr 7Friday
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Memorial DayFalls on a weekend
Jul 1Saturday
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Labour Day
Sep 4Monday
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Remembrance DayFalls on a weekend
Nov 11Saturday
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Remembrance Day (observed)Day off in lieu
Nov 13Monday
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Christmas Day
Dec 25Monday
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Working days in 2023

MonthWeekdaysHolidaysWorking days
January22121
February20020
March23023
April20119
May23023
June22022
July21021
August23023
September21120
October22022
November22121
December21120
Total2605255

Where these dates come from

Official source: CFIB summary of the Labour Standards Act

Weekend rule: When New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas and other fixed-date holidays fall on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off. We show that day as "observed". The exact rule depends on your employer.

Note: These are the six paid holidays under the Labour Standards Act. Provincial government offices also close for St. Patrick's Day, St. George's Day, Discovery Day, Orangemen's Day and others.

Statutory holidays depend on your province or territory, and federally regulated workplaces (banks, airlines, telecoms) follow the Canada Labour Code. When a fixed-date holiday falls on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off; the exact rule depends on your employer.

Last checked: October 23, 2026

Employers can give extra days off, and some workers are covered by different rules. If a date matters for pay or a legal deadline, confirm it with your employer or the official source.

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Frequently asked questions

How many statutory holidays are there in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2023?
There are 6 statutory holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day. 5 of the days off fall on a weekday in 2023.
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend?
When New Year's Day, Canada Day, Christmas and other fixed-date holidays fall on a weekend, most employers give the next working day off. We show that day as "observed". The exact rule depends on your employer.
How many working days are there in 2023?
255 working days: 260 weekdays (Monday to Friday) minus 5 statutory holidays that fall on a weekday.