Is Nova Scotia Heritage Day a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Nova Scotia Heritage Day is a paid holiday in Nova Scotia under the Labour Standards Code.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, February 15, 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
Nova Scotia Heritage 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
Nova Scotia Heritage Day is a designated retail closing day: most retailers must close.
- 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 Nova Scotia Heritage Day a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Nova Scotia Heritage Day is a paid holiday in Nova Scotia under the Labour Standards Code.
When is Nova Scotia Heritage Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, February 16, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, February 15, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Nova Scotia Heritage 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 Nova Scotia Heritage Day?
Qualifying employees who work get a regular day's pay plus 1.5 times their regular rate for the hours worked.