Public Holidays in Northwest Territories 2027
All 13 public holidays in Northwest Territories for 2027 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Northwest Territories 2027
Northwest Territories has 13 public holidays in 2027, consisting of the 5 nationwide Canada holidays plus 8 regional holidays: Easter Monday, Victoria Day, National Aboriginal Day, August Civic Holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Boxing Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2027 | Friday | |
| Good Friday | 03/26/2027 | Friday | |
| Easter Monday | 03/29/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Victoria Day | 05/24/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| National Aboriginal Day | 06/21/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Canada Day | 07/01/2027 | Thursday | |
| August Civic Holiday | 08/02/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Labor Day | 09/06/2027 | Monday | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 09/30/2027 | Thursday | Regional |
| Thanksgiving Day | 10/11/2027 | Monday | Regional |
| Remembrance Day | 11/11/2027 | Thursday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2027 | Saturday | |
| Boxing Day | 12/26/2027 | Sunday | Regional |
Bridge Days in Northwest Territories 2027
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Northwest Territories for 2027:
- March 25 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Good Friday for a 5-day break from March 25 to 29 (using just 1 vacation day, since Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays).
- May 21 (Friday) – Take one day off before Victoria Day (Monday, May 24) for a 4-day weekend from May 21 to 24.
- June 18 (Friday) – Take one day off before National Aboriginal Day (Monday, June 21) for a 4-day weekend from June 18 to 21.
- July 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after Canada Day (Thursday, July 1) for a 4-day weekend from July 1 to 4.
- July 30 (Friday) – Take one day off before August Civic Holiday (Monday, August 2) for a 4-day weekend from July 30 to August 2.
- September 3 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 6) for a 4-day weekend from September 3 to 6.
- October 1 (Friday) – Take one day off after National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Thursday, September 30) for a 4-day weekend from September 30 to October 3.
- October 8 (Friday) – Take one day off before Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 11) for a 4-day weekend from October 8 to 11.
- November 12 (Friday) – Take one day off after Remembrance Day (Thursday, November 11) for a 4-day weekend from November 11 to 14.
Note: Boxing Day (December 26) falls on a Sunday in 2027 and does not create a bridge day opportunity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northwest Territories has 13 public holidays in 2027: 5 nationwide holidays plus 8 regional holidays (Easter Monday, Victoria Day, National Aboriginal Day, August Civic Holiday, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Boxing Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Northwest Territories observes: Easter Monday (March 29), Victoria Day (May 24), National Aboriginal Day (June 21), August Civic Holiday (August 2), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), Thanksgiving Day (October 11), Remembrance Day (November 11), Boxing Day (December 26).
The best bridge days in Northwest Territories in 2027 are March 25 (Thursday, before Good Friday), May 21 (Friday, before Victoria Day), June 18 (Friday, before National Aboriginal Day), July 2 (Friday, after Canada Day). Boxing Day falls on a Sunday in 2027, so it does not offer bridge day opportunities.
Yes. The Northwest Territories public holiday calendar for 2027 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.