Check the 2021 statutory holidays in Nova Scotia of Canada. Check 2021 public holidays dates for Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Natal Day, Labor Day, Remembrance Day etc in Canada.
| Nova Scotia Public Holidays 2021 | ||
| Date | Week Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January – 01 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| February – 15 | Monday | Nova Scotia Heritage Day |
| April – 02 | Friday | Good Friday |
| July – 1 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| September – 06 | Monday | Labor Day |
| December – 25 | Saturday | Christmas |
While some employers give their employees the following Non-Statutory Holidays (Optional Holidays) in the year 2021.
| Nova Scotia Optional Holidays in 2021 | ||
| Date | Week Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| April – 04 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| October – 11 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November – 11 | Thursday | Remembrance Day |
| December – 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
- There are 6 general (paid) holidays listed in the Labour Standards Code, these are New Year’s Day, Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day and Christmas.
- Remembrance Day has different closing rules.
- If the employer and the employees want to work the holiday as usual and observe the holiday on a different day, the employer can apply for approval to do this.
- Non-Statutory Holidays (Optional Holidays) : Some days are commonly recognized as holidays but these are not paid holidays under the Nova Scotia Labour Standards Code.