Is Louis Riel Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. Louis Riel Day is a general holiday in Manitoba under the Employment Standards Code.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
Who gets it
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.
If you work that day
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.
Federally regulated workers
Louis Riel Day isn't one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so federally regulated employers such as banks and Canada Post don't have to give it.
Store closing rules
It isn't a retail closing day in Manitoba, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Sources
- Manitoba Employment Standards: General holidays · checked 2026-10-16
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Louis Riel Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. Louis Riel Day is a general holiday in Manitoba under the Employment Standards Code.
When is Louis Riel Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, February 16, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, February 15, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Louis Riel Day off with pay in Manitoba?
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.
How is holiday pay calculated in Manitoba?
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.
What if I work on Louis Riel Day?
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.