Nova Scotia Heritage Day
Nova Scotia’s official Heritage Day site states the holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
Date and recurrence
Third Monday in February annually
This observance follows a reusable calendar rule rather than one fixed Gregorian date. The actual date can move from year to year. Rule: Third Monday in February
Scope and status
The verified scope stored for this record is Nova Scotia, Canada / provincial statutory holiday. The site preserves that boundary and does not infer broader government, global or public-holiday status from the observance name alone.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Sources
- Nova Scotia — Heritage DayProvincial Government
Frequently asked questions
When is Nova Scotia Heritage Day?
Third Monday in February annually The stored recurrence guidance is: Third Monday in February.
Does Nova Scotia Heritage Day fall on the same date every year?
It follows a recurring calendar rule, so the Gregorian date can change from year to year.
Is Nova Scotia Heritage Day an official public holiday?
Within the verified scope, the authority record identifies it as Nova Scotia, Canada / provincial statutory holiday. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Nova Scotia Heritage Day?
The stored designation basis is: Nova Scotia’s official Heritage Day site states the holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in February.. Supporting provenance includes Nova Scotia — Heritage Day. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Nova Scotia Heritage Day international or country-specific?
This authority record is country-scoped to Canada. Its fuller verified scope is: Nova Scotia, Canada / provincial statutory holiday.
How is this page verified?
The factual layer is source-backed and keeps its date rule, scope, provenance and editorial guardrails attached to the authority record. This record was checked on 2026-09-08.
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