Louis Riel Day 2026 in Canada
Louis Riel Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, February 16, 2026
259 days ago
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About Louis Riel Day 2026
Louis Riel Day 2026 falls on Monday, February 16. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, February 14.
Louis Riel Day is Manitoba's February statutory holiday, held on the third Monday of February — the same day as U.S. Presidents Day. It honors the Metis leader regarded as the founder of Manitoba, and most Manitoba workplaces, schools and offices close.
Louis Riel Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | February 15, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after Louis Riel Day 2026
- Apr 3, 2026 Good Friday 2026 (Friday)
- Apr 6, 2026 Easter Monday 2026 (Monday)
- May 18, 2026 Victoria Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jul 1, 2026 Canada Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Islander Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Nova Scotia Heritage Day | Provincial holiday |
| Feb 20 | Fri | Heritage Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Date rule
- Third Monday in February (same day as U.S. Presidents Day)
- Legal status
- General (statutory) holiday in Manitoba under the Employment Standards Code
- First observed
- February 18, 2008; legislation passed in 2007
- Honors
- Louis Riel (1844-1885), Metis leader and founder of Manitoba
- Name chosen by
- Manitoba school students; 11 schools proposed the winning name
Frequently asked questions
What day is Louis Riel Day in 2026?
Louis Riel Day 2026 is on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Is Louis Riel Day a day off in 2026?
Louis Riel Day is a provincial holiday in the provinces and territories that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Louis Riel Day 2026?
Louis Riel Day 2026 was 259 days ago, on February 16, 2026.