New Brunswick stat holidays: all you need to know for 2026 and 2027
Quick summary
New Brunswick has 8 paid stat holidays. Remembrance Day (November 11) is one of them. 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 New Brunswick: Paid public holidays, vacation time and pay. See all 1 source.
Is today a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
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.
New Brunswick stat holidays in 2026
8 paid holidays. 5 fall on a Monday or Friday, which gives a long weekend.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 1 |
| Family Day | Monday, February 16 |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3 |
| Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1 |
| New Brunswick Day | Monday, August 3 |
| Labour Day | Monday, September 7 |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 |
New Brunswick stat holidays month by month, 2026
January
- New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
February
- Family Day
Monday, February 16
March
No paid stat holiday.
April
- Good Friday
Friday, April 3
May
No paid stat holiday.
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Wednesday, July 1
August
- New Brunswick Day
Monday, August 3
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 7
October
No paid stat holiday.
November
- Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
New Brunswick stat holidays in 2027
5 long weekends in 2027.
January
- New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
February
- Family Day
Monday, February 15
March
- Good Friday
Friday, March 26
April
No paid stat holiday.
May
No paid stat holiday.
June
No paid stat holiday.
July
- Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
August
- New Brunswick Day
Monday, August 2
September
- Labour Day
Monday, September 6
October
No paid stat holiday.
November
- Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 11
December
- Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, on a weekend
Holiday pay rules in New Brunswick
If you are off: Your regular day's pay. If your pay varies, an average day's pay from the 30 days before, not counting overtime.
If you work: Your regular day's pay plus 1.5 times your regular wage for each hour worked. The page also says all employees get 1.5 times for hours worked. Call the Employment Standards Branch at 1-888-452-2687 to confirm.
Who qualifies: At least 90 calendar days of work in the 12 months before the holiday, and you worked your scheduled days before and after unless you had a good reason.
What is open and closed on a stat holiday in New Brunswick
Is Remembrance Day (November 11, 2026) a paid holiday in New Brunswick?
Yes. It is one of the 8 paid holidays.
| 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. |
| New Brunswick government offices | Generally closed on the 8 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 New Brunswick have?
New Brunswick has 8 paid stat holidays, according to the government pages in the sources.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
Yes. November 11 is a paid holiday in New Brunswick.
What is the next stat holiday in New Brunswick?
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 New Brunswick?
It depends on the business. Banks and government offices generally close. Many shops open with shorter hours. Check the store before you go.