The public is advised that under authority of the Shops Closing Act, the following days are to be observed as holidays during the 2019 calendar year:

*Paid Holidays

In addition, the Shops Closing Act sets the following for observance as holidays:

• 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 therein.

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 email labourstandards@gov.nl.ca.

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Media contact
Ryan Crocker
Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
709-729-1795, 725-9595
RyanCrocker@gov.nl.ca