Stat Holidays in New Brunswick (2026)
All 8 statutory holidays with exact dates — plus the "holidays" that surprisingly aren't statutory in New Brunswick.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| Family Day | February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Friday |
| Canada Day | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| New Brunswick Day | August 3, 2026 | Monday |
| Labour Day | September 7, 2026 | Monday |
| Remembrance Day | November 11, 2026 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
Commonly Assumed — but NOT Statutory in New Brunswick
- ✕Victoria Day (May 18, 2026) — not statutory in NB
- ✕Thanksgiving (October 12, 2026) — not statutory in NB
- ✕Boxing Day (December 26, 2026) — not statutory
How Holiday Pay Works in New Brunswick
Public holiday pay for eligible employees; working the holiday pays 1.5x. Thanksgiving and Victoria Day are NOT statutory in NB (many employers grant them anyway).
Calculate your holiday pay →Frequently Asked Questions
New Brunswick has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, New Brunswick Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day. Commonly assumed but NOT statutory: Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, Boxing Day.
The next statutory holiday in New Brunswick is Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Public holiday pay for eligible employees; working the holiday pays 1.5x. Thanksgiving and Victoria Day are NOT statutory in NB (many employers grant them anyway).
Yes — August 3, 2026 is a statutory holiday in New Brunswick (New Brunswick Day).
General information verified July 2026, not legal advice — eligibility rules and exceptions apply (retail, hospitality, and federally regulated sectors differ). Confirm with New Brunswick's employment standards office.