Manitoba stat holidays 2026
Employees in Manitoba get 9 general holidays in 2026. Here is every date, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
Manitoba statutory holidays 2026
| Holiday | 2026 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Thursday | January 1 every year | |
| Feb 16 Monday | the third Monday of February | |
| Apr 3 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| May 18 Monday | the Monday on or before May 24 | |
| Jul 1 Wednesday | July 1 every year | |
| Sep 7 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) A general holiday since 2024. Unlike other holidays, it cannot be moved to another day. | Sep 30 Wednesday | September 30 every year |
| Oct 12 Monday | the second Monday of October | |
| Dec 25 Friday | December 25 every year |
Add them to your calendar: 2026 (.ics)
Days off that are not statutory in Manitoba
Banks, schools or government offices may close on these, but employers do not have to give a paid day off.
Not a general holiday, but special rules apply: most businesses must close, retail must close 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and employees who work it are paid at least time and a half.
Who gets holiday pay
- There is no minimum length of service.
- You are not entitled if you are absent without permission on the holiday when scheduled, or on your last scheduled day before or first scheduled day after it.
How holiday pay is calculated
General holiday pay is a regular day’s pay if your hours are the same every day. If your hours vary, it is 5% of your gross wages (without overtime) in the 4 weeks before the holiday. Construction employees get 4%.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you get 1.5 times your wage for hours worked plus holiday pay. Gas stations, hospitals, hotels, restaurants and continuous operations may instead pay regular wages plus another day off with pay within 30 days.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
If a general holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday you do not work, your next regular work day is a day off with pay. If it falls on a weekday you do not normally work, you get a work day off with pay before your next vacation. Orange Shirt Day cannot be moved.
Long weekends in Manitoba in 2026
- Louis Riel DayFeb 14 – Feb 163 days
- Good FridayApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Victoria DayMay 16 – May 183 days
- Labour DaySep 5 – Sep 73 days
- ThanksgivingOct 10 – Oct 123 days
- Christmas DayDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in Manitoba in 2026?
There are 9 general holidays in Manitoba in 2026: New Year's Day, Louis Riel Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
+What is the first stat holiday in Manitoba in 2026?
New Year's Day, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
+Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. Remembrance Day is not one of the general holidays in Manitoba, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. Not a general holiday, but special rules apply: most businesses must close, retail must close 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and employees who work it are paid at least time and a half.
+Is Terry Fox Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. Terry Fox Day is not one of the general holidays in Manitoba, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the general holidays in Manitoba, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the general holidays in Manitoba, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
Sources
Checked against these sources on October 17, 2026. General information, not legal advice: your employment contract or collective agreement can give more.