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Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?

The short answer
Not a stat holiday

No. Easter Monday isn't a paid holiday in Nova Scotia.

Easter Monday isn't one of Nova Scotia's paid holidays under the Labour Standards Code.

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Dates

2026Monday, April 6, 2026
2027Monday, March 29, 2027

What this means

Nova Scotia'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

Easter Monday 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 Nova Scotia, so stores may open and set their own hours.

What's open on Easter Monday 2027

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.

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Questions

Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?

No. Easter Monday isn't a paid holiday in Nova Scotia.

When is Easter Monday in 2026 and 2027?

Monday, April 6, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, March 29, 2027 in 2027.

Other holidays in Nova Scotia

New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Statutory holidayNova Scotia Heritage DayMonday, February 15, 2027Statutory holidayGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Statutory holidayVictoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027Not a stat holidayCanada DayThursday, July 1, 2027Statutory holidayNatal DayMonday, August 2, 2027Not a stat holidayLabour DayMonday, September 6, 2027Statutory holidayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2027Not a stat holidayThanksgivingMonday, October 11, 2027Not a stat holidayRemembrance DayThursday, November 11, 2027Separate lawChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Statutory holidayBoxing DaySunday, December 26, 2027Not a stat holiday

All statutory holidays in Nova Scotia