Update to Court Operations at Devonshire Courthouse
Following flooding and water damage, remediation work at the Devonshire courthouse (3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax) continues. Effective August 7, 2026, in-person matters will recommence.

During ongoing remediation work, the Court Administration Office is continuing to accept filings; however, the documents counter is temporarily relocated to the main floor of the courthouse. Similarly, the front counter for the Family Law Information Program (FLIP) is temporarily relocated on the main floor. Other family law programming, including conciliation and alternative dispute resolution, will proceed by telephone. Further updates will be provided.

Locations

The Courts of Nova Scotia operate in 12 larger communities across the province. Each location has at least one courthouse, some have more than one, and others also maintain satellite courthouses in nearby communities. Except for the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, the Courts sit in all areas of the province. The Court of Appeal is located at the Law Courts in Halifax; however, on occasion it will sit in other areas. The Bankruptcy Court holds scheduled sittings at courthouses across the province.
 
Click on any community below to see information about the courthouse(s) located there, including mailing addresses, email and phone numbers.

Courthouse Hours & Holidays

Regular hours of operation for all courthouses are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except for the following dates in 2026 when the courthouses are closed and the Courts will not be sitting:

  • Jan. 1, 2026 (New Year's Day)
  • Feb. 16, 2026 (Nova Scotia Heritage Day)
  • April 3, 2026 (Good Friday)
  • April 6, 2026 (Easter Monday)
  • May 18, 2026 (Victoria Day)
  • July 1, 2026 (Canada Day)
  • Aug. 3, 2026 (Civic Holiday)
  • Sept. 7, 2026 (Labour Day)
  • Sept. 30, 2026 (National Day for Truth & Reconciliation)
  • Oct. 12, 2026 (Thanksgiving)
  • Nov. 11, 2026 (Remembrance Day)
  • Dec. 24, 2026 (closed at 12 p.m. for Christmas Eve)
  • Dec. 25, 2026 (Christmas Day)
  • Dec. 28, 2026 (Boxing Day)