SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     Manitoba Stat Holidays 2026: Dates, Long Weekends & Holiday Pay
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2026/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   All 9 Manitoba stat holidays for 2026 with dates, which days aren't statutory (Remembrance Day and Boxing Day), holiday pay rules and free calendar downloads.

# Manitoba Statutory Holidays 2026

Manitoba has 9 statutory holidays in 2026, plus several more that many employers give.

Last updated on Nov 1, 2026.

## All 2026 holidays in Manitoba

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Substitute day | Type | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Louis Riel Day | 2026-02-16 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Victoria Day | 2026-05-18 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Canada Day | 2026-07-01 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Terry Fox Day | 2026-08-03 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Labour Day | 2026-09-07 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) (General holiday in Manitoba; can't be swapped for another day) | 2026-09-30 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Thanksgiving | 2026-10-12 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Remembrance Day | 2026-11-11 | Wednesday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |

## What employers need to know

**Who qualifies.** Manitoba has no minimum length of service: even an employee who started the day before the holiday gets general holiday pay. They lose it if they are absent without permission on a holiday they were scheduled to work, or on their last scheduled workday before or first scheduled workday after the holiday. Election officials and other temporary staff appointed under The Elections Act are not entitled.

**Holiday pay.** Employees who always work the same hours get one regular day's pay. Employees whose hours or wages vary get 5% of their gross wages, not counting overtime, from the 4 weeks just before the holiday. Construction employees get 4% of gross earnings instead, which is often paid on every cheque.

**Working on a holiday.** Most employers pay general holiday pay plus 1.5 times the regular wage for hours worked on the holiday. Some employers, such as gas stations, hospitals, hotels, restaurants and continuously operating businesses, can pay regular wages instead if they give another day off with holiday pay within 30 days. With agreement, that day off can be taken before the employee's next annual vacation.

**Holidays that fall on a weekend.** If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday the employee doesn't normally work, they get the next regular workday off with general holiday pay. If it falls on a weekday they don't normally work, you must give them a normal workday off with holiday pay before their next vacation, or at another time they agree to. Under a union agreement or with the written agreement of most employees, you can move any holiday except Orange Shirt Day to another day within 12 months.

Full rules: Manitoba leave laws: https://vacationtracker.io/leave-laws/canada/manitoba/

## Maximize your PTO in 2026

These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Manitoba. Each one joins a few PTO days to a holiday and a weekend. Take all 11 suggested PTO days and you get **38 days off across 9 breaks**, including 7 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.

- Take Friday, January 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4 (New Year's Day).
- Take Friday, February 13 off to get a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16 (Louis Riel Day).
- Take Thursday, April 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from April 2 to 5 (Good Friday).
- Take Friday, May 15 off to get a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18 (Victoria Day).
- Take Friday, September 4 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7 (Labour Day).
- Take Friday, October 9 off to get a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12 (Thanksgiving).
- Take Thursday, December 24 off to get a 4-day weekend from December 24 to 27 (Christmas Day).
- Take Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 off to get a 5-day break from June 27 to July 1 (Canada Day).
- Take Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29 off to get a 5-day break from September 26 to 30 (Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)).

## Compare provinces and territories

| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2026 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| [Alberta](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/alberta/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [British Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/british-columbia/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Manitoba](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [New Brunswick](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/new-brunswick/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Northwest Territories](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/northwest-territories/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Nova Scotia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nova-scotia/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Nunavut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2026/) | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| [Ontario](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2026/) | 9 | Boxing Day |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Quebec](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2026/) | 8 | National Holiday |
| [Saskatchewan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/saskatchewan/2026/) | 10 | None |
| [Yukon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/yukon/2026/) | 11 | Discovery Day |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the stat holidays in Manitoba in 2026?
Manitoba has 9 statutory holidays in 2026: 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 (Monday, October 12) and Christmas Day (Friday, December 25). Remembrance Day, Boxing Day, Easter Monday and Terry Fox Day are not statutory in Manitoba.


Q: Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. Remembrance Day isn't a statutory holiday in Manitoba, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Some employers give it anyway. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, November 11. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. Boxing Day isn't a statutory holiday in Manitoba, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, December 26. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: Is Orange Shirt Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. Orange Shirt Day is a statutory holiday in Manitoba. In 2026 it falls on Wednesday, September 30.


Q: Is Terry Fox Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. Terry Fox Day isn't a statutory holiday in Manitoba, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Some employers give it anyway. In 2026 it falls on Monday, August 3.


Q: How is stat holiday pay calculated in Manitoba?
Employees who always work the same hours get one regular day's pay. Employees whose hours or wages vary get 5% of their gross wages, not counting overtime, from the 4 weeks just before the holiday. Construction employees get 4% of gross earnings instead, which is often paid on every cheque.


Q: Who qualifies for stat holiday pay in Manitoba?
Manitoba has no minimum length of service: even an employee who started the day before the holiday gets general holiday pay. They lose it if they are absent without permission on a holiday they were scheduled to work, or on their last scheduled workday before or first scheduled workday after the holiday. Election officials and other temporary staff appointed under The Elections Act are not entitled.


Q: What do employees get for working on a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Most employers pay general holiday pay plus 1.5 times the regular wage for hours worked on the holiday. Some employers, such as gas stations, hospitals, hotels, restaurants and continuously operating businesses, can pay regular wages instead if they give another day off with holiday pay within 30 days. With agreement, that day off can be taken before the employee's next annual vacation.


Q: What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Manitoba?
In 2026, no statutory holiday in Manitoba falls on a weekend. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday the employee doesn't normally work, they get the next regular workday off with general holiday pay. If it falls on a weekday they don't normally work, you must give them a normal workday off with holiday pay before their next vacation, or at another time they agree to. Under a union agreement or with the written agreement of most employees, you can move any holiday except Orange Shirt Day to another day within 12 months.


## Sources

- Manitoba Employment Standards – General Holidays fact sheet (dated table 2025/2026/2027): https://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/doc,gen-holidays-after-april-30-07,factsheet.html

Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.

CSV: https://vacationtracker.io/static/data/holiday-pages/canada/manitoba-holidays-2026.csv