Is Good Friday a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Good Friday is a paid holiday in Nova Scotia under the Labour Standards Code.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Friday, April 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, March 26, 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
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
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 Good Friday a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Good Friday is a paid holiday in Nova Scotia under the Labour Standards Code.
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 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 Good Friday?
Qualifying employees who work get a regular day's pay plus 1.5 times their regular rate for the hours worked.