Manitoba holidays 2026
Manitoba has 9 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays and 1 Manitoba-specific holiday, plus 2 optional or partial-staffing days. Dates below show the actual date and, where a holiday falls on a weekend, the day it is observed.
Statutory holidays observed in Manitoba
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Legislated as Orange Shirt Day, a general holiday under the Employment Standards Code since 2024 |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Fri | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | — |
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Holidays only in Manitoba
Public holidays in Manitoba that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 | Mon | Louis Riel Day Provincial holiday | — | General holiday under the Employment Standards Code |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days Manitoba recognizes in law but where offices stay open with reduced staff, employees may choose the day, or the holiday depends on an annual proclamation.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | Mon | Terry Fox Day Provincial holiday | — | Civic holiday: provincial government offices and most businesses close, but it is not a general holiday under the Employment Standards Code |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a general holiday under the Employment Standards Code, but the Remembrance Day Act requires most businesses to close; retail cannot open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Not a general holiday |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Sun | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sat | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a general holiday |
Long weekends in Manitoba, 2026
What closes
Government offices, courts and most schools close on the public holidays above. Shops usually open with reduced hours, subject to local trading rules.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Manitoba have in 2026?
Manitoba has 9 public holidays in 2026: 8 statutory holidays plus 1 Manitoba-specific holiday (Louis Riel Day). Another 2 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in Manitoba?
The next holiday in Manitoba is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 (53 days away).
Are Manitoba holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. Manitoba observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Louis Riel Day. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.