Is Good Friday a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories under the Employment Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
Who gets it
You qualify if you've been employed for at least 30 days in the 12 months before the holiday 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 1.5 times your regular wage for hours worked plus an average day's pay, or a substitute day off.
Federally regulated workers
Good Friday 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
It isn't a retail closing day in Northwest Territories, so stores may open and set their own hours.
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 Good Friday a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
Yes. Good Friday is a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories under the Employment Standards Act.
When is Good Friday in 2026 and 2027?
Friday, April 3, 2026 in 2026 and Friday, March 26, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Good Friday off with pay in Northwest Territories?
You qualify if you've been employed for at least 30 days in the 12 months before the holiday and worked your scheduled shifts before and after it.
How is holiday pay calculated in Northwest Territories?
Qualifying employees get an average day's pay.
What if I work on Good Friday?
If you work, you get 1.5 times your regular wage for hours worked plus an average day's pay, or a substitute day off.