New Brunswick Day 2026 in Canada: Where It's a Paid Holiday
New Brunswick Day (Monday, August 3, 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 New Brunswick 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 | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Nova Scotia | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| New Brunswick | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| 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 New Brunswick Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on the province: New Brunswick Day (Monday, August 3, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 1 of Canada's 14 jurisdictions — see the table for your province.
Do you get paid for New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick 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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