Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Nunavut?

The short answer
Statutory holiday

Yes. Civic Holiday is a general holiday in Nunavut under the Labour Standards Act.

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Dates

2026Monday, August 3, 2026
2027Monday, August 2, 2027

Who gets it

You qualify if you've been employed for 30 days in the 12 months before the holiday and worked your scheduled days before and after it.

Holiday pay

Qualifying employees get a regular day's pay.

If you work that day

If you work, you get your normal pay plus 1.5 times your regular rate for the hours worked, or a day off with pay.

Federally regulated workers

Civic Holiday 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 Nunavut, so stores may open and set their own hours.

What's open on Civic Holiday 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 Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Nunavut?

Yes. Civic Holiday is a general holiday in Nunavut under the Labour Standards Act.

When is Civic Holiday in 2026 and 2027?

Monday, August 3, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, August 2, 2027 in 2027.

Who gets Civic Holiday off with pay in Nunavut?

You qualify if you've been employed for 30 days in the 12 months before the holiday and worked your scheduled days before and after it.

How is holiday pay calculated in Nunavut?

Qualifying employees get a regular day's pay.

What if I work on Civic Holiday?

If you work, you get your normal pay plus 1.5 times your regular rate for the hours worked, or a day off with pay.

Other holidays in Nunavut

New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Statutory holidayFamily DayMonday, February 15, 2027Not a stat holidayGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Statutory holidayEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Not a stat holidayVictoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027Statutory holidayCanada DayThursday, July 1, 2027Statutory holidayNunavut DayFriday, July 9, 2027Statutory holidayLabour DayMonday, September 6, 2027Statutory holidayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2027Statutory holidayThanksgivingMonday, October 11, 2027Statutory holidayRemembrance DayThursday, November 11, 2027Statutory holidayChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Statutory holidayBoxing DaySunday, December 26, 2027Not a stat holiday

All statutory holidays in Nunavut