Visitors GuideNotice is hereby given that, under authority of the Shops Closing Act, the following days are to be observed as holidays during the calendar year 2007 pursuant to the provisions of the above Act.
Holiday Date of Observance
New Year's Day*
Monday, January 1st, 2007
Good Friday*
Friday, April 6th, 2007
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 8th, 2007
Victoria Day
Monday, May 21st, 2007
Memorial/Canada Day*
Sunday, July 1st, 2007
Labour Day*
Monday, September 3rd, 2007
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 8th, 2007
Remembrance Day*
Sunday, November 11th, 2007
Christmas Day*
Tuesday, December 25th, 2007
Boxing Day
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
* - 6 Paid Holidays
In addition to the foregoing holidays, the Shops Closing Act sets for observance as holidays the following:
(a) in the City of St. John's, the day determined as Regatta Day
(b) in the Town of Harbour Grace, the day determined as Regatta Day, and
(c) 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.
