Is Christmas Day a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Christmas Day is a paid holiday in Nova Scotia under the Labour Standards Code.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 |
Who gets it
You qualify if you were entitled to pay for at least 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and you worked your last scheduled shift before and first one after it.
Holiday pay
Qualifying employees get a regular day's pay for the holiday.
If you work that day
Qualifying employees who work get a regular day's pay plus 1.5 times their regular rate for the hours worked.
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
Designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia: most retailers must close (some exemptions).
- Nova Scotia: Holiday and retail closing day charts · checked 2026-10-15
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
Designated retail closing day in Nova Scotia: most retailers must close (some exemptions).
- Nova Scotia: Holiday and retail closing day charts · checked 2026-10-15
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
Sources
- Nova Scotia Labour Standards: Holiday pay · checked 2026-10-16
- Nova Scotia: Holiday and retail closing day charts · 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 Nova Scotia?
Yes. Christmas Day is a paid holiday in Nova Scotia under the Labour Standards Code.
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 Nova Scotia?
You qualify if you were entitled to pay for at least 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and you worked your last scheduled shift before and first one after it.
How is holiday pay calculated in Nova Scotia?
Qualifying employees get a regular day's pay for the holiday.
What if I work on Christmas Day?
Qualifying employees who work get a regular day's pay plus 1.5 times their regular rate for the hours worked.