2026 Cadet Day to be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 3
Posted Oct 2, 2026 11:48:44 AM.
Nova Scotia is set to celebrate 2026 Cadet Day this Saturday, Oct. 3 to recognize the skills and confidence that cadet instills into Nova Scotia’s future community leaders.
“Cadets gives young people a place to challenge themselves, make friends and discover what they are capable of,” said Barbara Adams, Minister responsible for Military Relations in a release. “Whether they are learning about aviation, seamanship, outdoor skills or community service, cadets are building confidence and leadership that will benefit them and Nova Scotia for years to come.”
On Saturday, Oct. 3 cadet leaders and youths will gather with Minister Adas at Province House in Halifax to celebrate Cadet Day. There will also be community celebrations in Truro and Sydney.
On Saturday, October 3, local cadet leaders and youth will join Barbara Adams, Minister responsible for Military Relations, at Province House in Halifax to celebrate Cadet Day. Other community events will be held in Truro and Sydney.
This day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in October in Nova Scotia and recognizes the positive impact of the cadet program in developing community-minded future leaders.
From learning to sail and navigate to building confidence through outdoor training and community service, Nova Scotia cadets are developing skills that will stay with them long into the future, the province said in a release.
The celebration will include a flag raising and a reading of the Sea, Army, Air and Navy League Cadets Day Act.
It will also recognize how successful the program has been in promoting fitness, volunteerism and citizenship to Nova Scotia’s youth as well as honour the families and instructors who support the cadets.
There are currently 75 cadet units, with around 3,000 youth enrolled.
