Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — New Brunswick (2026)
In New Brunswick, statutory holiday pay is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay) (lookback: 30 days 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 New Brunswick
New Brunswick formula: total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay).
Eligibility: Employed 90 calendar days in the 365 days before the holiday, plus the last-and-first scheduled shift rule.
New Brunswick employers may instead pay an additional 4% of wages as a statutory-holiday benefit (common for casual/variable staff). Remembrance Day is a day of rest under a separate Act but not a paid statutory holiday.
Statutory holidays in New Brunswick — 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| February 16, 2026 (Monday) | Family Day |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | Canada Day |
| August 3, 2026 (Monday) | New Brunswick Day |
| September 7, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
Full list with calendar download: New Brunswick stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in New Brunswick?
The formula is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay), using the 30 days 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 New Brunswick?
Employed 90 calendar days in the 365 days before the holiday, plus the last-and-first scheduled shift rule.
How many stat holidays does New Brunswick have in 2026?
7 paid holidays. New Brunswick employers may instead pay an additional 4% of wages as a statutory-holiday benefit (common for casual/variable staff). Remembrance Day is a day of rest under a separate Act but not a paid statutory holiday.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in New Brunswick?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
New Brunswick calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: GNB — Employment standards: paid public holidays.