Is New Brunswick Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
Yes. New Brunswick Day is a paid public holiday in New Brunswick under the Employment Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, August 2, 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
New Brunswick 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
New Brunswick Day is a prescribed day of rest: most retailers must close.
- New Brunswick: Days of Rest Act FAQ · checked 2026-10-15
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · 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
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is New Brunswick Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
Yes. New Brunswick Day is a paid public holiday in New Brunswick under the Employment Standards Act.
When is New Brunswick Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, August 3, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, August 2, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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.