Public Holidays in Nova Scotia 2026
All 7 public holidays in Nova Scotia for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Nova Scotia 2026
Nova Scotia has 7 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Canada holidays plus 2 regional holidays: Heritage Day, Remembrance Day.
Bridge Days in Nova Scotia 2026
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 Nova Scotia for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before Heritage Day (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nova Scotia has 7 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 2 regional holidays (Heritage Day, Remembrance Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Nova Scotia observes: Heritage Day (February 16), Remembrance Day (November 11).
The best bridge days in Nova Scotia in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), February 13 (Friday, before Heritage Day), September 4 (Friday, before Labor Day).
Yes. The Nova Scotia public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.