Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
The short answer
Not a stat holidayNo. Easter Monday isn't a paid public holiday in New Brunswick.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, March 29, 2027 |
What this means
New Brunswick's employment standards don't require a day off or holiday pay for it. Some employers give it anyway; check your contract or collective agreement.
Federally regulated workers
Easter Monday 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
2027No closing law
It isn't a retail closing day in New Brunswick, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Tip: This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Some industries and collective agreements have special rules; if in doubt, check the official source or your province's employment standards office.
Sources
- Government of New Brunswick: Paid public holidays, vacation time and pay · checked 2026-10-16
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Easter Monday isn't a paid public holiday in New Brunswick.
When is Easter Monday in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, April 6, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, March 29, 2027 in 2027.
Other holidays in New Brunswick
New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Statutory holidayFamily DayMonday, February 15, 2027Statutory holidayGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Statutory holidayVictoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027Not a stat holidayCanada DayThursday, July 1, 2027Statutory holidayNew Brunswick DayMonday, August 2, 2027Statutory holidayLabour DayMonday, September 6, 2027Statutory holidayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2027Not a stat holidayThanksgivingMonday, October 11, 2027Not a stat holidayRemembrance DayThursday, November 11, 2027Statutory holidayChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Statutory holidayBoxing DaySunday, December 26, 2027Not a stat holiday