Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Boxing Day isn't a paid holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Sunday, December 26, 2027 |
What this means
Newfoundland and Labrador's employment standards don't require a day off or holiday pay for it. Some employers give it anyway; check your contract or collective agreement.
Federally regulated workers
Boxing Day is one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so employees of federally regulated employers, such as banks and Canada Post, get it everywhere in Canada, including provinces where it isn't a provincial holiday. Holiday pay is at least 1/20 of wages (not counting overtime) earned in the 4 weeks before the week of the holiday, and employees who work it get at least 1.5 times their regular rate plus holiday pay.
Store closing rules
Newfoundland and Labrador's Shops Closing Act requires most retailers to close (exempt shops include pharmacies, convenience stores and restaurants).
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Shops Closing Holidays 2026 (public notice) · checked 2026-10-15
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
Newfoundland and Labrador's Shops Closing Act requires most retailers to close (exempt shops include pharmacies, convenience stores and restaurants).
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
Sources
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Your Rights at Work (Labour Standards, April 2026) · checked 2026-10-16
- Newfoundland and Labrador: Shops Closing Holidays 2026 (public notice) · checked 2026-10-15
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Boxing Day isn't a paid holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
When is Boxing Day in 2026 and 2027?
Saturday, December 26, 2026 in 2026 and Sunday, December 26, 2027 in 2027.