NLIS 6
November 2, 2005
(Human Resources, Labour and Employment)
Shops Closing Holidays, 2006
Notice is hereby given that, under the authority
of the Shops Closing Act, the following days are to be observed as
holidays during the calendar year 2006 pursuant to the provision of the above
Act.
| Holiday |
Date of
Observance |
| New Years
Day* |
Sunday,
January 1, 2006 |
| Good
Friday* |
Friday,
April 14, 2006 |
| Easter
Sunday |
Sunday,
April 16, 2006 |
| Victoria
Day |
Monday, May
22, 2006 |
|
Memorial/Canada Day* |
Sunday,
July 1, 2006 |
| Labour Day* |
Monday,
September 4, 2006 |
|
Thanksgiving Day |
Monday,
October 9, 2006 |
| Remembrance
Day* |
Saturday,
November 11, 2006 |
| Christmas
Day* |
Monday,
December 25, 2006 |
| Boxing Day |
Tuesday,
December 26, 2006 |
*6 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: Jacquelyn Howard, Communications,
709-729-4062, 689-2624
2005 11 02
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