Canada Day 2026 in Nova Scotia: Stat Holiday Pay Rules
Yes — Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in Nova Scotia. If you don't work, you receive stat holiday pay (a regular day's pay). If you work, you earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked, plus the stat pay.
How much do you get if you don't work?
Your statutory holiday pay in Nova Scotia is a regular day's pay (lookback: a regular day's pay). Example: if your regular day's pay is $200, that is what you receive: $200.
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What if you work on Canada Day?
You earn 1.5× your regular rate for every hour worked, on top of your stat holiday pay. Example: working 8 hours at $25/hour pays 8 × $25 × 1.5 = $300 on top of your stat pay.
Who qualifies?
Entitled to pay for at least 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday AND worked your last scheduled shift before and first after.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get paid for Canada Day in Nova Scotia if I don't work?
Yes, if you're eligible: Entitled to pay for at least 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday AND worked your last scheduled shift before and first after. Your stat pay is a regular day's pay — for example, if your regular day's pay is $200, that is what you receive: $200.
What do I get paid for working on Canada Day in Nova Scotia?
1.5× your regular rate for hours worked, in addition to your stat holiday pay. For example, working 8 hours at $25/hour pays 8 × $25 × 1.5 = $300 on top of your stat pay.
When is Canada Day in 2026?
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
More for Nova Scotia: All 2026 holidays + calendar download · Stat pay calculator · Vacation pay
Canada Day in other provinces: province-by-province table
✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Nova Scotia — Holiday pay.