New Brunswick holidays 2026
New Brunswick has 8 public holidays in 2026: 6 statutory holidays and 2 New Brunswick-specific holidays, plus 5 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 New Brunswick
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thu | New Year's Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday Statutory holiday | — | |
| Jul 1 | Wed | Canada Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Sep 7 | Mon | Labour Day Statutory holiday | — | |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Remembrance Day 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 New Brunswick
Public holidays in New Brunswick that the rest of Canada does not share.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 | Mon | Family Day Provincial holiday | — | Since 2018 |
| Aug 3 | Mon | New Brunswick Day Provincial holiday | — | Paid public holiday under the Employment Standards Act |
Optional and partial-staffing holidays
Days New Brunswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6 | Mon | Easter Monday Statutory holiday | — | Not a paid public holiday under the Employment Standards Act; some employers observe it |
| May 18 | Mon | Victoria Day Statutory holiday | — | Not a paid public holiday under the Employment Standards Act; provincial government offices and many businesses close |
| Sep 30 | Wed | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Statutory holiday | — | Provincial holiday for government employees and schools; not a paid public holiday under the Employment Standards Act |
| Oct 12 | Mon | Thanksgiving Statutory holiday | — | Not a paid public holiday under the Employment Standards Act; provincial government and most businesses close |
| Dec 26 | Sat | Boxing Day Statutory holiday | Mon, Dec 28 | Not a paid public holiday under the Employment Standards Act; many employers observe it |
Observances (not days off)
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day Observance | — | |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday Observance | — | |
| 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 | — |
Long weekends in New Brunswick, 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 New Brunswick have in 2026?
New Brunswick has 8 public holidays in 2026: 6 statutory holidays plus 2 New Brunswick-specific holidays (Family Day, New Brunswick Day). Another 5 days are optional or partial-staffing holidays.
What is the next holiday in New Brunswick?
The next holiday in New Brunswick is Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (11 days away).
Are New Brunswick holidays the same as the rest of Canada?
Mostly. New Brunswick observes the statutory holidays shared across Canada, plus its own: Family Day, New Brunswick Day. Other provinces and territories have different regional days, so check the page for the province you need.