Is Family Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
The short answer
Not a stat holidayNo. Family Day isn't a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
What this means
Northwest Territories'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
Family Day isn't one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so federally regulated employers such as banks and Canada Post don't have to give it.
Store closing rules
2027No closing law
It isn't a retail closing day in Northwest Territories, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Tip: This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Some industries and collective agreements have special rules; if in doubt, check the official source or your province's employment standards office.
Sources
- Northwest Territories Employment Standards: FAQ (statutory holidays) · checked 2026-10-16
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Family Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
No. Family Day isn't a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories.
When is Family Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, February 16, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, February 15, 2027 in 2027.
Other holidays in Northwest Territories
New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Statutory holidayGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Statutory holidayEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Not a stat holidayVictoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027Statutory holidayNational Indigenous Peoples DayMonday, June 21, 2027Statutory holidayCanada DayThursday, July 1, 2027Statutory holidayCivic HolidayMonday, August 2, 2027Statutory holidayLabour DayMonday, September 6, 2027Statutory holidayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2027Statutory holidayThanksgivingMonday, October 11, 2027Statutory holidayRemembrance DayThursday, November 11, 2027Statutory holidayChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Statutory holidayBoxing DaySunday, December 26, 2027Not a stat holiday