| Month | Weekdays | Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| February | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| March | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| May | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| August | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| September | 22 | 1 | 21 |
| October | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| November | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| December | 23 | 1 | 22 |
| Total | 261 | 6 | 255 |
Official source: Nova Scotia Labour Standards: Holiday chart
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: Remembrance Day is covered by a separate act and is not a general paid holiday.
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 (official lists for 2025 and 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.