New Brunswick Public Holidays 2026
8 statutory · 3 commonly observed but not required · 8 long weekends
Questions people ask about New Brunswick 2026
- How many statutory holidays does New Brunswick have in 2026?
- New Brunswick has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 16), Good Friday (Apr 3), Canada Day (Jul 1), New Brunswick Day (Aug 3), Labour Day (Sep 7), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 3 more days are commonly observed but not required: Victoria Day (May 18), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 12), Boxing Day (Dec 28).
- What are the long weekends in New Brunswick in 2026?
- 7 long weekends: Feb 14–16 (Family Day); Apr 3–5 (Good Friday); May 16–18 (Victoria Day); Aug 1–3 (New Brunswick Day); Sep 5–7 (Labour Day); Oct 10–12 (Thanksgiving Day); Dec 25–28 (Christmas Day / Boxing Day).
- How can I turn 2026 holidays in New Brunswick into longer breaks?
- Based on New Brunswick's 2026 statutory holidays: Take 1 day off (Fri Jan 2) for 4 days in a row, Jan 1–4 (New Year's Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Jun 29, Tue Jun 30) for 5 days in a row, Jun 27 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Jul 2, Fri Jul 3) for 5 days in a row, Jul 1–5 (Canada Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in New Brunswick in 2026?
- Christmas Day 2026 is Fri, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Mon, Dec 28.
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