Manitoba holidays 2027
Manitoba has 9 public holidays in 2027: 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 | Fri | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Mar 26 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| May 24 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Thu | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 6 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 30 | Thu | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Legislated as Orange Shirt Day, a general holiday under the Employment Standards Code since 2024 |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day Statutory holiday | Mon, Dec 27 |
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 15 | 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 2 | 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 | Thu | 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 | Sun | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Mar 28 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| Mar 29 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Not a general holiday |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 20 | Sun | Father's Day Observance | — | |
| Jun 21 | Mon | National Indigenous Peoples Day Provincial holiday | — | |
| Oct 31 | Sun | Halloween Observance | — | |
| Dec 26 | Sun | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a general holiday |
Long weekends in Manitoba, 2027
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 2027?
Manitoba has 9 public holidays in 2027: 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 New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 (60 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.