Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Victoria Day isn't a paid holiday in Nova Scotia.
Victoria Day isn't one of Nova Scotia's paid holidays under the Labour Standards Code.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, May 24, 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
Victoria 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
It isn't a retail closing day in Nova Scotia, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Sources
- Nova Scotia Labour Standards: Holiday pay · checked 2026-10-16
- Nova Scotia: Holiday and retail closing day charts · checked 2026-10-15
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Nova Scotia?
No. Victoria Day isn't a paid holiday in Nova Scotia.
When is Victoria Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, May 18, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, May 24, 2027 in 2027.