Louis Riel Day 2026 in Canada: Where It's a Paid Holiday
Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 16, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 1 of 14 Canadian jurisdictions. Where it applies, employees receive statutory holiday pay even without working, and a premium (usually 1.5×) if they work.
Is Louis Riel Day a stat holiday in your province?
| Jurisdiction | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| British Columbia | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Alberta | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Quebec | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Saskatchewan | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Manitoba | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Nova Scotia | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| New Brunswick | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Prince Edward Island | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Yukon | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Northwest Territories | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Nunavut | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louis Riel Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on the province: Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 16, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 1 of Canada's 14 jurisdictions — see the table for your province.
Do you get paid for Louis Riel Day if you don't work?
In provinces where it is a statutory holiday, yes — eligible employees receive stat holiday pay calculated under their province's formula, even if they don't work that day.
What do you get paid for working on Louis Riel Day?
Typically 1.5× your regular rate for hours worked plus your stat holiday pay. Newfoundland and Labrador pays 2×; B.C. pays 2× after 12 hours.
All dates: Statutory holidays 2026 by province · Compute your pay: Stat holiday pay calculator
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