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Manitoba statutory holidays 2026

Manitoba has 9 statutory holidays in 2026 under its Employment Standards Code. Here’s every paid day off, the optional days some employers give, and every long weekend.

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Paid days off in Manitoba

Most employees get these days off with holiday pay. Dates are the official holiday; when one falls on a weekend you usually get the next working day off.

Holiday20262027
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1 Fri, Jan 1
Louis Riel Day (Manitoba) Mon, Feb 16 Mon, Feb 15
Good Friday Fri, Apr 3 Fri, Mar 26
Victoria Day Mon, May 18 Mon, May 24
Canada Day Wed, Jul 1 Thu, Jul 1
Labour Day Mon, Sep 7 Mon, Sep 6
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wed, Sep 30 Thu, Sep 30
Thanksgiving Mon, Oct 12 Mon, Oct 11
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25 Sat, Dec 25observed Mon, Dec 27

Optional and commonly observed days

Not statutory in Manitoba. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.

Holiday20262027
Easter Monday Mon, Apr 6 Mon, Mar 29
Terry Fox Day Mon, Aug 3 Mon, Aug 2
Remembrance Day Wed, Nov 11 Thu, Nov 11
Boxing Day Sat, Dec 26 Sun, Dec 26

Long weekends in Manitoba in 2026

7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.

See every Manitoba long weekend for 2026 and 2027 →

The rules in Manitoba

When a holiday falls on a weekend: If a general holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday you don’t normally work, you get the next regular workday off with general holiday pay.

  • Remembrance Day is not a general holiday, but retail businesses must close from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and special pay rules apply.
  • Terry Fox Day (the August long weekend) is not a general holiday.

Source: Government of Manitoba — Employment Standards Code. This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.

Frequently asked

How many statutory holidays does Manitoba have in 2026?

9: New Year's Day, Louis Riel Day (Manitoba), Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?

No. Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday in Manitoba, but some employers give it off.

Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?

No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in Manitoba, but some employers give it off.

Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Manitoba?

No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in Manitoba, but some employers give it off.

Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Manitoba?

Yes. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is a statutory holiday in Manitoba.

What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Manitoba?

If a general holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday you don’t normally work, you get the next regular workday off with general holiday pay.

How many long weekends are there in Manitoba in 2026?

7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Louis Riel Day (Manitoba), Good Friday & Easter Monday, Victoria Day, Terry Fox Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

Other provinces and territories

Paid days off differ across Canada. Compare with the rest of the country.

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