There are 14 designated paid holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland and Labrador Statutory Holidays 2024 include St. Patrick’s Day, Good Friday, St. George’s Day, Victoria Day, Discovery Day, Memorial Day, Orangeman’s Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Armistice Day, Boxing Day, Christmas.
The following is a list of designated Paid Holidays for 2024 and the dates which they will be observed by employees working daily hours Monday-Friday.
Newfoundland and Labrador Statutory Holidays 2024
| Date | Week Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January – 1 | Monday | New Year’s Day |
| March – 18 | Monday | St. Patrick’s Day |
| March – 29 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April – 22 | Monday | St. George’s Day |
| May – 20 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| June – 24 | Monday | June Holiday * |
| July – 1 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| July – 15 | Monday | Orangeman’s Day |
| September – 2 | Monday | Labour Day |
| September – 30 | Monday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ** |
| October – 14 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November – 11 | Monday | Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) |
| December – 25 | Wednesday | Christmas |
| December – 26 | Thursday | Boxing Day |
Newfoundland and Labrador Statutory Holidays 2024 Calendar
Special Rules for Public Holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador –
- One (1) additional day in each year that, in the opinion of the Permanent Head, is recognized to be a civic holiday in the area in which the employee is employed. If no civic holiday is provided, the employee shall be granted an additional day at a time to be determined by the Permanent Head.
- Hospital and institutional support staff may be given five extra days paid leave when they are awarded nine designated holidays. The schedule of designated holidays rests solely with the Employer or as prescribed by collective agreement. These Designated Holidays are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Victoria (Commonwealth) Day, Memorial Day, Labour Day, Armistice (Remembrance) Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and one civic holiday.
- Government Note : 2024 Paid Holidays