Human Resources, Labour and Employment
November 18, 2010
Public Advisory: 2011 Shops Closing Holidays
The public is advised that the following days
are to be observed as holidays during the 2011 calendar year. These are
noted under the authority and provisions of The Shops Closing
Act.
HOLIDAY |
DATE OF OBSERVANCE |
New Year's Day* |
Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
Good Friday* |
Friday, April 22, 2011 |
Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 24, 2011 |
Victoria Day |
Monday, May 23, 2011 |
Memorial/Canada Day* |
Friday, July 1, 2011 |
Labour Day * |
Monday, September 5, 2011 |
Thanksgiving Day |
Monday, October 10, 2011 |
Remembrance Day* |
Friday, November 11, 2011 |
Christmas Day* |
Sunday, December 25, 2011 |
Boxing Day |
Monday, December 26, 2011 |
* Six paid holidays
In addition, The Shops Closing Act sets
the following for observance as holidays:
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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 civic holiday.
The Shops Closing Act requires that all
shops, other than those defined as exempt shops, be closed on the above
holidays. For further information, please call 709-729-2742, toll-free
1-877-563-1063 or e-mail
kclements@gov.nl.ca
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Media contact:
Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca
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