Manitoba stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
Manitoba has 9 paid stat holidays. Remembrance Day (November 11) is not on the paid list there. Dates below are worked out from the government's own rules. For how holiday pay works across Canada, readour stat holiday guide.
Checked November 3, 2026. Main source: Government of Manitoba: General holidays fact sheet (August 14, 2025). See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Next paid stat holiday: Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 (42 days away).
Based on your device's date. Many businesses set their own hours, so call ahead.
Manitoba stat holidays in 2026
9 paid holidays. 6 fall on a Monday or Friday, which gives a long weekend.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Louis Riel Day | Monday, February 16 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Victoria Day | Monday, May 18 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) | Wednesday, September 30 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Monday, October 12 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
Remembrance Day, Wednesday, November 11: Not a general holiday, so employers do not have to pay staff who do not work. Most businesses cannot operate on November 11, and retail stores must close from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone who works gets extra pay. Source: Manitoba Employment Standards fact sheet, published November 4, 2021, last confirmed November 11, 2026. Boxing Day is not a general holiday in Manitoba.
Manitoba stat holidays month by month, 2026
January
- New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
February
- Louis Riel Day
Monday, February 16
March
No paid stat holiday.
April
- Good Friday
Friday, April 3
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 18
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7 - Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
Wednesday, September 30
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12
November
No paid stat holiday.
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Manitoba stat holidays in 2027
6 long weekends in 2027.
January
- New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
February
- Louis Riel Day
Monday, February 15
March
- Good Friday
Friday, March 26
April
No paid stat holiday.
May
- Victoria Day
Monday, May 24
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
August
No paid stat holiday.
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6 - Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
Thursday, September 30
October
- Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11
November
No paid stat holiday.
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in Manitoba
If you are off: One regular day's pay if your hours are steady. If your hours or pay vary, 5% of your gross wages, not counting overtime, from the 4 weeks before.
If you work: Holiday pay plus 1.5 times your regular rate for hours worked. Some employers, such as restaurants and hospitals, can pay regular wages and give another paid day off within 30 days.
Who qualifies: No minimum length of employment. You can lose the pay if you miss a scheduled shift on the holiday, or the last scheduled day before or first day after, without permission.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in Manitoba
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in Manitoba?
It follows a separate rule here. See the note under the table of dates.
| Place | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Banks | Banks are federally regulated, so they generally follow the federal holiday list, which includes Remembrance Day and Boxing Day. Branch hours can differ, so check yours. |
| Manitoba government offices | Generally closed on the 9 paid holidays in the table above. |
| Schools and child care | Calendars are set by each school board or centre, so check yours. |
| Grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants | Set by each business. Many open with shorter hours, some close. Check the store's own page or call. |
| Malls and big retailers | Set by each mall and each store. Hours often change around Christmas and New Year. |
| Hospitals and emergency care | Emergency departments stay open every day. Clinics and walk-in hours often change. |
| Mail and courier | Check Canada Post and your courier for their holiday schedule. |
| Public transit | Many systems run a Sunday or holiday schedule. Check your local transit agency. |
These are general patterns, not rules. Opening hours are set by each business. Some provinces have their own rules on retail hours, so check the provincial labour page linked in the sources.
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Questions people ask
How many stat holidays does Manitoba have?
Manitoba has 9 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
It is not on the paid list in Manitoba. Check the note on this page and ask your employer.
What is the next stat holiday in Manitoba?
The list for 2026 starts at the top of this page, and the card at the top shows the next one based on today's date.
Are stores open on stat holidays in Manitoba?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.