Human Resources, Labour and Employment
October 12, 2006

Public Advisory: Shops Closing Holidays, 2007

The public is advised that that the following days are to be observed as holidays during the 2007 calendar year. These are noted under the authority and provisions of The Shop Closing Act.

HOLIDAY DATE OF OBSERVANCE
New Year�s Day* Monday, January 1, 2007
Good Friday* Friday, April 6, 2007
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 8, 2007
Victoria Day Monday, May 21, 2007
Memorial/Canada Day* Sunday, July 1, 2007
Labour Day* Monday, September 3, 2007
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 8, 2007
Remembrance Day* Sunday, November 11, 2007
Christmas Day* Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Boxing Day Wednesday, December 26, 2007

* Six paid holidays

In addition to the foregoing holidays, The Shops Closing Act sets for observance as holidays the following:

  • In the City of St, John�s the day determined as Regatta Day;
  • In the Town of Harbour Grace, the day determined as Regatta Day; and
  • In any other municipality, the day fixed by the council as a public holiday therein.
  • The Shops Closing Act requires that all shops, other than those defined as exempt shops, be closed on the above holidays.

    Media contact:

    Ed Moriarity
    Director of Communications
    Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
    709-729-4062, 728-9623
    edmoriarity@gov.nl.ca

    2006 10 12                                                         2:05 p.m.


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