The following is being distributed at the request of the Labour Relations Agency:
Public Advisory: 2012 Shops Closing Holidays
The public is advised that the following days are to be observed as holidays during the 2012 calendar year. These are noted under the authority and provisions of The Shops Closing Act.
Holiday | Date of Observance |
New Year’s Day* | Sunday, January 1, 2012 |
Good Friday* | Friday, April 6, 2012 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 8, 2012 |
Victoria Day | Monday, May 21, 2012 |
Memorial/Canada Day* | Sunday, July 1, 2012 |
Labour Day* | Monday, September 3, 2012 |
Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 8, 2012 |
Remembrance Day* | Sunday, November 11, 2012 |
Christmas Day* | Tuesday, December 25, 2012 |
Boxing Day | Wednesday, December 26, 2012 |
* Six paid holidays
In addition, The Shops Closing Act sets the following for observance as holidays:
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:
Melony O’Neill
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-2575, 689-0928
moneill@gov.nl.ca
2011 11 21 2:45 p.m.