What public holidays are observed on the island?
• International ◦ New Year’s Day: January 1st ◦ Good Friday: March/April ◦ Easter Monday: March/April ◦ Labour Day: first Monday in September ◦ Christmas Day: December 25th ◦ Boxing Day: December 26th • Canadian ◦ Victoria Day: last Monday before or on the 24th May ◦ Canada Day: July 1st ◦ Federal Government Holiday: 1st Monday in August ◦ Thanksgiving Day: 2nd Monday in October ◦ Remembrance Day: November 11th • Provincial ◦ Islander Day: 3rd Monday in February ◦ Gold Cup Parade: 3rd Friday in August What are the local smoking laws? Smoking prohibited in public places such as bars, restaurants and shopping malls. You may only smoke is designated smoking areas Tobacco may not be sold to anyone under the age of 19. What are the drinking laws? The legal drinking age on the island is 19 and drinking on public beaches is prohibited. Alcohol retailers are open from Monday to Saturday, but are closed on Sundays. Minors are allowed in licensed establishments between 11am and 8pm; if in the co
