2027 calendar
2027 public holidays in Nova Scotia
10 statutory holidays in 2027. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and Canada Post are closed.
Holiday list
Fri
Jan 1
Mon
Feb 15
Heritage Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Mar 26
Mon
Mar 29
Mon
May 24
Thu
Jul 1
Mon
Aug 2
Natal Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Mon
Sep 6
Thu
Sep 30
Mon
Oct 11
Thu
Nov 11
Sat
Dec 25
Sun
Dec 26
St. Stephen's Day
Statutory
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
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 Nova Scotia in 2027?
Nova Scotia has 10 statutory holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Heritage Day (Feb 15), Good Friday (Mar 26), Victoria Day (May 24), Canada Day (Jul 1), Natal Day (Aug 2), Labour Day (Sep 6), Thanksgiving (Oct 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25), St. Stephen's Day (Dec 26).
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Nova Scotia?
Christmas Day (Saturday, Dec 25); St. Stephen's Day (Sunday, Dec 26). Some employers and governments move the day off to the nearest weekday.
Are banks open on public holidays in Nova Scotia?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in Nova Scotia. The table above shows the bank and Canada Post status for each 2027 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, Remembrance Day) is widely recognized but employers are not legally required to close or pay for it.