Quick summary: 14 public holiday records in the dataset for Nova Scotia, spanning about 13 calendar days that fall in 2026.
Holiday list (Nova Scotia)
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 18, 2026 | Victoria Day |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Canada Day |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Civic/Provincial Day |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Remembrance Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day / Christmas Holiday |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day / Christmas Holiday |
Key insights
Total holidays
From 14 holiday records for Nova Scotia, 2026.
Busiest holiday month
3 holiday days.
Longest holiday streak
2026-12-25 - 2026-12-26.
Coverage
Includes national and regional public holidays for this subdivision.
Related guides & tools
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are in Nova Scotia in 2026?
Nova Scotia has about 13 distinct public holiday days in 2026 in the HolidayDB dataset (from 14 records).
Which month has the most public holidays?
December has the most holiday days, with 3.
Are regional holidays included?
Yes. This page includes national and regional public holidays for Nova Scotia.
How does Nova Scotia compare to the national list?
National lists for Canada can differ from Nova Scotia when regional public holidays apply only in this subdivision.
Can I get the same data via API?
Yes. Use the Holidays API to fetch calendars programmatically (and the calculators for interactive exploration).
All countries: public holidays guides
Public holidays in Canada - quick context
Canadian statutory holidays are provincial/territorial - names and dates vary. This list reflects HolidayDB’s CA configuration - pick your province in the business days calculator for closer alignment.