2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador
13 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Canada Post are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
Tue
Mar 17
Saint Patrick's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Apr 3
Mon
Apr 6
Thu
Apr 23
Saint George's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
May 18
Wed
Jun 24
Discovery Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Wed
Jul 1
Sun
Jul 12
Orangemen's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Aug 3
Mon
Sep 7
Wed
Sep 30
Mon
Oct 12
Wed
Nov 11
Armistice DayNext
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Dec 25
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?
Newfoundland and Labrador has 13 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Saint Patrick's Day (Mar 17), Good Friday (Apr 3), Saint George's Day (Apr 23), Victoria Day (May 18), Discovery Day (Jun 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Orangemen's Day (Jul 12), Civic Holiday (Aug 3), Labour Day (Sep 7), Thanksgiving (Oct 12), Armistice Day (Nov 11).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Orangemen's Day (Sunday, Jul 12). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador. The table above shows the bank and Canada Post status for each 2026 date.
What is the difference between a statutory and a civic holiday?
A statutory holiday is a day off required by law, usually with holiday pay. A civic or observance day (Easter Monday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) is widely recognized but employers are not legally required to close or pay for it.