Is Family Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
Yes. Family Day is a paid public holiday in New Brunswick under the Employment Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
Who gets it
You qualify if you've been employed for at least 90 calendar days in the 12 months before the holiday and worked your scheduled day before and after it.
Holiday pay
Qualifying employees get a regular day's pay.
If you work that day
Qualifying employees who work get a regular day's pay plus 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked. Every employee who works the holiday gets at least 1.5 times their rate for those hours, even without qualifying.
Federally regulated workers
Family 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
Family Day is one of New Brunswick's 11 prescribed days of rest under the Days of Rest Act, so most retailers must close (some exemptions).
- New Brunswick: Days of Rest Act FAQ · checked 2026-10-15
Sources
- Government of New Brunswick: Paid public holidays, vacation time and pay · checked 2026-10-16
- New Brunswick: Days of Rest Act FAQ · checked 2026-10-15
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Family Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
Yes. Family Day is a paid public holiday in New Brunswick under the Employment Standards Act.
When is Family Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, February 16, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, February 15, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Family Day off with pay in New Brunswick?
You qualify if you've been employed for at least 90 calendar days in the 12 months before the holiday and worked your scheduled day before and after it.
How is holiday pay calculated in New Brunswick?
Qualifying employees get a regular day's pay.
What if I work on Family Day?
Qualifying employees who work get a regular day's pay plus 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked. Every employee who works the holiday gets at least 1.5 times their rate for those hours, even without qualifying.