Government Holidays for 2019

The following is a list of designated Paid Holidays for 2019 and the dates which they will be observed by employees working daily hours Monday-Friday.

New Year’s Day Tuesday, January 1, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day Monday, March 18, 2019
Good Friday Friday, April 19, 2019
St. George’s Day Monday, April 22, 2019
Victoria Day Monday, May 20, 2019
Discovery Day Monday, June 24, 2019
Memorial Day Monday, July 1, 2019
Orangeman’s Day Monday, July 15, 2019
Labour Day Monday, September 2, 2019
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 14, 2019
Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) Monday, November 11, 2019
Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Boxing Day Thursday, December 26, 2019

One (1) additional day in each year that, in the opinion of the Permanent Head, is recognized to be a civic holiday in the area in which the employee is employed. If no civic holiday is provided, the employee shall be granted an additional day at a time to be determined by the Permanent Head.

Employees working in continuous operations and/or in shift operations will have paid holidays on days designated by the Permanent Head of their Department.

Any clarification or questions regarding the above should be directed to the Employment and Labour Relations Division at 709-729-2343.