Is National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
Yes. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories under the Employment Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, June 21, 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
National Indigenous Peoples 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
We don't track store hours for this day.
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 National Indigenous Peoples Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
Yes. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a statutory holiday in Northwest Territories under the Employment Standards Act.
When is National Indigenous Peoples Day in 2026 and 2027?
Sunday, June 21, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, June 21, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets National Indigenous Peoples Day 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 National Indigenous Peoples 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.