Christmas Day 2026 in Manitoba: Stat Holiday Pay Rules
Yes — Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in Manitoba. If you don't work, you receive stat holiday pay (5% of total wages in the lookback period). If you work, you earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked, plus the stat pay.
How much do you get if you don't work?
Your statutory holiday pay in Manitoba is 5% of total wages in the lookback period (lookback: 4 weeks before the holiday (overtime excluded)). Example: if you earned $4,000 in the last 4 weeks, your stat pay is 5% × $4,000 = $200.
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What if you work on Christmas Day?
You earn 1.5× your regular rate for every hour worked, on top of your stat holiday pay. Example: working 8 hours at $25/hour pays 8 × $25 × 1.5 = $300 on top of your stat pay.
Who qualifies?
You qualify unless you were scheduled to work the holiday (or the shift before/after) and were absent without permission.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get paid for Christmas Day in Manitoba if I don't work?
Yes, if you're eligible: You qualify unless you were scheduled to work the holiday (or the shift before/after) and were absent without permission. Your stat pay is 5% of total wages in the lookback period — for example, if you earned $4,000 in the last 4 weeks, your stat pay is 5% × $4,000 = $200.
What do I get paid for working on Christmas Day in Manitoba?
1.5× your regular rate for hours worked, in addition to your stat holiday pay. For example, working 8 hours at $25/hour pays 8 × $25 × 1.5 = $300 on top of your stat pay.
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Friday, December 25, 2026.
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Manitoba — General holidays.