Stat Holidays › New Brunswick
New Brunswick has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: the paid public holidays employers must give under New Brunswick employment standards law. The next one is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (in 39 days).
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New Brunswick stat holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Passed |
| Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Passed |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Canada Day July 1 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Passed |
| New Brunswick Day first Monday in August | Monday, August 3, 2026 | Passed |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Passed |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Next |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Upcoming |
New Brunswick stat holidays 2027
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day January 1 | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Family Day third Monday in February | Monday, February 15, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Good Friday Friday before Easter | Friday, March 26, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Canada Day July 1 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 | Upcoming |
| New Brunswick Day first Monday in August | Monday, August 2, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Labour Day first Monday in September | Monday, September 6, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Remembrance Day November 11 | Thursday, November 11, 2027 | Upcoming |
| Christmas Day December 25 | Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Upcoming |
Not statutory holidays in New Brunswick
These days are holidays somewhere in Canada, or for some employers, but not under New Brunswick employment standards law:
- Victoria Day (May 18, 2026): Not a paid public holiday in New Brunswick (it is a prescribed day of rest for retail).
- Thanksgiving (October 12, 2026): Not a paid public holiday in New Brunswick (a prescribed day of rest).
- Boxing Day (December 26, 2026): Not a paid public holiday in New Brunswick (a prescribed day of rest).
What if a stat holiday falls on a weekend?
The dates above are the calendar dates. When a statutory holiday lands on a day an employee doesn’t normally work, such as a Saturday or Sunday, New Brunswick employment standards law sets what they’re owed, usually a substitute paid day off or holiday pay. Rules on who qualifies and how holiday pay is calculated also differ by province, so check the official guide below for the exact rule.
Source: Government of New Brunswick: Paid public holidays. Dates calculated from the holiday rules in law; list checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in New Brunswick in 2026?
8: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, New Brunswick Day, Labour Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
When is the next stat holiday in New Brunswick?
Remembrance Day, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Not a paid public holiday in New Brunswick (it is a prescribed day of rest for retail).
Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Not a paid public holiday in New Brunswick (a prescribed day of rest).
Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Not a paid public holiday in New Brunswick (a prescribed day of rest).
Are stat holidays the same across Canada?
No. Each province and territory sets its own list under its employment standards law, and federally regulated workplaces follow the Canada Labour Code. Only New Year's Day, Good Friday (Good Friday or Easter Monday in Quebec), Canada Day (Memorial Day in Newfoundland and Labrador), Labour Day and Christmas Day are statutory everywhere.
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