Justice
November 6, 2012
The following is being distributed at the request of the Labour Relations Agency:
Public Advisory: 2013 Shops Closing Holidays
The public is advised that the following days are to be observed as holidays during the 2013 calendar year. These are noted under the authority and provisions of The Shops Closing Act.
Holiday | Date of Observance |
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New Year’s Day* | Tuesday, January 1, 2013 |
Good Friday* | Friday, March 29, 2013 |
Easter Sunday | Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
Victoria Day | Monday, May 20, 2013 |
Memorial/Canada Day* | Monday, July 1, 2013 |
Labour Day* | Monday, September 2, 2013 |
Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 14, 2013 |
Remembrance Day* | Monday, November 11, 2013 |
Christmas Day* | Wednesday, December 25, 2013 |
Boxing Day | Thursday, December 26, 2013 |
*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:
Tansy Mundon
Director of Communications
Department of Justice
709-729-6985, 693-1865
tansymundon@gov.nl.ca
2012 11 06 12:05 p.m.