Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Thanksgiving isn't a paid holiday in Nova Scotia.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, October 11, 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
Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Thanksgiving isn't a paid holiday in Nova Scotia.
When is Thanksgiving in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, October 12, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, October 11, 2027 in 2027.