New Brunswick Day 2026 in Canada
New Brunswick Day 2026 in Canada is on
Monday, August 3, 2026
91 days ago
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About New Brunswick Day 2026
New Brunswick Day 2026 falls on Monday, August 3. It lands on a Monday, so 2026 brings a three-day weekend from Saturday, August 1.
New Brunswick Day is a paid provincial holiday in New Brunswick, Canada, held on the first Monday in August — the same day most other provinces mark a Civic Holiday. It celebrates the province itself and gives most employees a long summer weekend.
New Brunswick Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | August 3, 2026 | Monday | — |
| 2027 | August 2, 2027 | Monday | — |
Holidays after New Brunswick Day 2026
- Sep 7, 2026 Labour Day 2026 (Monday)
- Sep 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2026 (Wednesday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Thanksgiving 2026 (Monday)
- Nov 11, 2026 Remembrance Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
Other holidays in August 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | British Columbia Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Saskatchewan Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Natal Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Heritage Day (Alberta) | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Terry Fox Day | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Civic Holiday | Provincial holiday |
| Aug 17 | Mon | Discovery Day (Yukon) | Provincial holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Date rule
- First Monday in August
- Legal status
- Paid public holiday in New Brunswick under the Employment Standards Act
- First observed
- August 4, 1975, under Premier Richard Hatfield
- Celebrates
- The province of New Brunswick, founded in 1784 and officially bilingual
- Same day as
- The Civic Holiday observed in most other Canadian provinces
Frequently asked questions
What day is New Brunswick Day in 2026?
New Brunswick Day 2026 is on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Is New Brunswick Day a day off in 2026?
New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick Day 2026?
New Brunswick Day 2026 was 91 days ago, on August 3, 2026.