Statutory Holidays 2026 in New Brunswick: Complete List
New Brunswick has 7 paid statutory holidays in 2026. The next statutory holiday in New Brunswick is New Brunswick Day (Monday, August 3, 2026).
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| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Family Day |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Canada Day |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | New Brunswick Day · next up |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Pay rules in New Brunswick
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.
Not working: stat pay is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay). Working: 1.5× your rate on top of stat pay. Calculate your exact amount →
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays does New Brunswick have in 2026?
7 paid statutory 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 is the next stat holiday in New Brunswick?
The next statutory holiday in New Brunswick is New Brunswick Day (Monday, August 3, 2026).
How is holiday pay calculated in New Brunswick?
Stat pay is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay); working the holiday adds 1.5× your rate. Use our New Brunswick stat pay calculator for the exact amount.
✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: GNB — Employment standards: paid public holidays.