Statutory holidays in Manitoba 2026–2027
Manitoba has 9 general holidays under the Employment Standards Code. Here are the dates, who qualifies and how holiday pay works, from the official government source.
General holidays
| Holiday | Status | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Statutory holiday | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Louis Riel Day | Statutory holiday | Mon, Feb 16 | Mon, Feb 15 |
| Good Friday | Statutory holiday | Fri, Apr 3 | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Victoria Day | Statutory holiday | Mon, May 18 | Mon, May 24 |
| Canada Day | Statutory holiday | Wed, Jul 1 | Thu, Jul 1 |
| Labour Day | Statutory holiday | Mon, Sep 7 | Mon, Sep 6 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Statutory holiday | Wed, Sep 30 | Thu, Sep 30 |
| Thanksgiving | Statutory holiday | Mon, Oct 12 | Mon, Oct 11 |
| Christmas Day | Statutory holiday | Fri, Dec 25 | Sat, Dec 25 |
Who qualifies
There's no minimum length of service. You lose holiday pay if you're absent without permission on your last scheduled working day before or first one after the holiday.
Holiday pay
Holiday pay is a regular day's wages, or 5% of gross wages (not counting overtime) earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday if your hours or wages vary.
Working on a holiday
If you work, you get 1.5 times your regular wage for hours worked plus holiday pay. Some businesses (such as gas stations, hotels and restaurants) can instead pay regular wages and give a paid day off within 30 days.
Other days (not general holidays in Manitoba)
| Holiday | Status | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Monday | Not a stat holiday | Mon, Apr 6 | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Terry Fox Day | Not a stat holiday | Mon, Aug 3 | Mon, Aug 2 |
| Remembrance Day | Separate law | Wed, Nov 11 | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Boxing Day | Not a stat holiday | Sat, Dec 26 | Sun, Dec 26 |
Federally regulated workers
Employees of federally regulated employers (such as banks and Canada Post) follow the Canada Labour Code instead, which has 10 general holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Details
Sources
- Manitoba Employment Standards: General holidays · checked 2026-10-16
- Manitoba Employment Standards: Remembrance Day fact sheet · checked 2026-10-15