Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Victoria Day isn't a paid public holiday in New Brunswick.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, May 24, 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
Victoria Day is one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so employees of federally regulated employers, such as banks and Canada Post, get it everywhere in Canada, including provinces where it isn't a provincial holiday. Holiday pay is at least 1/20 of wages (not counting overtime) earned in the 4 weeks before the week of the holiday, and employees who work it get at least 1.5 times their regular rate plus holiday pay.
Store closing rules
Prescribed day of rest under New Brunswick's Days of Rest Act: most retailers must close (some exemptions).
- 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 Victoria Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Victoria Day isn't a paid public holiday in New Brunswick.
When is Victoria Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, May 18, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, May 24, 2027 in 2027.