New Brunswick statutory holidays 2026
New Brunswick has 8 statutory holidays in 2026 under its Employment Standards Act. Here’s every paid day off, the optional days some employers give, and every long weekend.
Paid days off in New Brunswick
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.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Family Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Canada Day | Wed, Jul 1 | Thu, Jul 1 |
| New Brunswick Day | Mon, Aug 3 | Mon, Aug 2 |
| Labour Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Mon, Sep 6 |
| Remembrance Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Sat, Dec 25observed Mon, Dec 27 |
Optional and commonly observed days
Not statutory in New Brunswick. Whether you get these off depends on your employer or collective agreement.
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Victoria Day | Mon, May 18 | Mon, May 24 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed, Sep 30 | Thu, Sep 30 |
| Thanksgiving | Mon, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Boxing Day | Sat, Dec 26 | Sun, Dec 26 |
Long weekends in New Brunswick in 2026
7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays.
The rules in New Brunswick
When a holiday falls on a weekend: If a holiday falls on a day you don’t normally work, you’re generally owed a substitute paid day off, usually your next working day.
- Victoria Day, Thanksgiving and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are not paid public holidays in New Brunswick.
Source: Government of New Brunswick — Employment Standards Act. This page is a guide; your employment contract or collective agreement may give you more.
Frequently asked
How many statutory holidays does New Brunswick have in 2026?
8: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, New Brunswick Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
Yes. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday in New Brunswick.
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, but some employers give it off.
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, but some employers give it off.
Is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) is not a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, but some employers give it off.
What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in New Brunswick?
If a holiday falls on a day you don’t normally work, you’re generally owed a substitute paid day off, usually your next working day.
How many long weekends are there in New Brunswick in 2026?
7 long weekends from statutory and commonly observed holidays: Family Day, Good Friday & Easter Monday, Victoria Day, New Brunswick 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.
- OntarioON 9statutory holidays in 2026
- British ColumbiaBC 11statutory holidays in 2026
- AlbertaAB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- SaskatchewanSK 10statutory holidays in 2026
- ManitobaMB 9statutory holidays in 2026
- QuebecQC 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Nova ScotiaNS 6statutory holidays in 2026
- Prince Edward IslandPE 8statutory holidays in 2026
- Newfoundland and LabradorNL 6statutory holidays in 2026
- YukonYT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Northwest TerritoriesNT 11statutory holidays in 2026
- NunavutNU 11statutory holidays in 2026
- Federal (Canada Labour Code)Federal 10statutory holidays in 2026