Northwest Territories Stat Holidays 2027
There are 11 stat holidays in Northwest Territories in 2027, and 10 of them fall on a weekday.
All Northwest Territories stat holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| May 24, 2027 | Monday | Victoria Day |
| June 21, 2027 | Monday | National Indigenous Peoples Day |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | Civic Holiday (first Monday in August) |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2027 | Thursday | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 11, 2027 | Monday | Thanksgiving Day |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Remembrance Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Falls on a Saturday |
2027 at a glance
Stat Holidays
11
On a weekday
10
Working days
251
Long weekends
7
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 10 stat holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in Northwest Territories in 2027
- 3 days off: Friday, January 1, 2027 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, March 26, 2027 to Sunday, March 28, 2027 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, May 22, 2027 to Monday, May 24, 2027 (Victoria Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, June 19, 2027 to Monday, June 21, 2027 (National Indigenous Peoples Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, July 31, 2027 to Monday, August 2, 2027 (Civic Holiday (first Monday in August))
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 4, 2027 to Monday, September 6, 2027 (Labour Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, October 9, 2027 to Monday, October 11, 2027 (Thanksgiving Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day stat holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Not stat holidays in Northwest Territories
- Boxing Day
- Easter Monday
Good to know
- The Northwest Territories has 11 statutory holidays, including National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2027
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 254 |
| British Columbia | 11 | 251 |
| Alberta | 9 | 253 |
| Quebec | 8 | 254 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 253 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 252 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 256 |
| New Brunswick | 8 | 254 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 256 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 254 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 251 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 253 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in Northwest Territories in 2027?
There are 11 stat holidays in Northwest Territories in 2027. 10 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in Northwest Territories in 2027?
251. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 10 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 251. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Northwest Territories?
When a stat holiday falls on a day you would not normally work, such as a weekend, the province’s employment standards decide whether you get a substitute day off with pay or holiday pay instead. Check the official source below for the exact rule and the qualifying conditions.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Northwest Territories?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the stat holidays in Northwest Territories, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.