Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Christmas Day is a paid holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador under the Labour Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
Who gets it
To be paid for a holiday you don't work, you must have been employed for 30 calendar days and worked your scheduled shifts before and after it.
Holiday pay
Qualifying employees get an average day's pay.
If you work that day
If you work, you get twice your regular rate, or a paid day off within 30 days, or an extra vacation day. No qualifying period applies.
Federally regulated workers
Christmas 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 Christmas Day a stat holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Christmas Day is a paid holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador under the Labour Standards Act.
When is Christmas Day in 2026 and 2027?
Friday, December 25, 2026 in 2026 and Saturday, December 25, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Christmas Day off with pay in Newfoundland and Labrador?
To be paid for a holiday you don't work, you must have been employed for 30 calendar days and worked your scheduled shifts before and after it.
How is holiday pay calculated in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Qualifying employees get an average day's pay.
What if I work on Christmas Day?
If you work, you get twice your regular rate, or a paid day off within 30 days, or an extra vacation day. No qualifying period applies.