Many communities choose to hold their own celebrations but it is in Bonavista where many events take place. Some schools may be closed.
Discovery Day is a paid holiday for government employees in Newfoundland and Labrador but it is not a public (statutory) holiday under employment standards legislation for all other employees. However, it may be a discretionary day off with or without pay granted to employees by their employer in the private sector.
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