In Nova Scotia Natal Day is celebrated on the first Monday of August, except in Halifax where it varies from year to year, usually in August or July. Victoria Day, Thanksgiving Day and Boxing Day are not statutory holidays.

Remembrance Day is mandated differently than other public holidays in Nova Scotia. With some exceptions, it is illegal to to offer tangible goods for sale on Remembrance Day.

Following are the national and provincial holidays that apply for Nova Scotia:

Nova Scotia Statutory Holidays	2010	2011	2012
New Year's Day January 1	Fri Jan 1, 2010	Sat Jan 1, 2011	Sun Jan 1, 2012
Good Friday Friday Before Easter Sunday	Fri April 2, 2010	Fri Apr 22, 2011	Fri Apr 6, 2012
Canada Day July 1 or 2nd If Falls on Sunday	Thurs July 1, 2010	Fri July 1, 2011	Mon July 2, 2012
Natal Day First Monday of August	Mon Aug 2, 2010	Mon Aug 1, 2011	Mon Aug 6, 2012
Labour Day First Monday of September	Mon Sept 6, 2010	Mon Sept 5, 2011	Mon Sept 3, 2012
Remembrance Day	Thurs Nov 11, 2010	Fri Nov 11, 2011	Sun Nov 11, 2012
Christmas Day	Sat Dec 25, 2010	Sun Dec 25, 2011	Tues Dec 25, 2012