Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Manitoba (2026)
In Manitoba, statutory holiday pay is 5% of total wages in the lookback period (lookback: 4 weeks before the holiday (overtime excluded)). If you work on the holiday, you also earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked, on top of the stat pay.
How stat pay works in Manitoba
Manitoba formula: 5% of total wages in the lookback period.
Eligibility: You qualify unless you were scheduled to work the holiday (or the shift before/after) and were absent without permission.
The 5% formula applies to employees whose hours or wages vary; employees with a fixed schedule receive their regular day's pay. Remembrance Day in Manitoba has special retail-closure rules but is not a general paid holiday.
Statutory holidays in Manitoba — 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| February 16, 2026 (Monday) | Louis Riel Day |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| May 18, 2026 (Monday) | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | Canada Day |
| September 7, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day |
| October 12, 2026 (Monday) | Thanksgiving |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
Full list with calendar download: Manitoba stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Manitoba?
The formula is 5% of total wages in the lookback period, using the 4 weeks before the holiday (overtime excluded). If you work on the holiday, you also earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked.
Who is eligible for stat holiday pay in Manitoba?
You qualify unless you were scheduled to work the holiday (or the shift before/after) and were absent without permission.
How many stat holidays does Manitoba have in 2026?
8 paid holidays. The 5% formula applies to employees whose hours or wages vary; employees with a fixed schedule receive their regular day's pay. Remembrance Day in Manitoba has special retail-closure rules but is not a general paid holiday.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Manitoba?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Manitoba calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Manitoba — General holidays.