Statutory Holidays in Manitoba

Manitoba’s Employment Standards Code (ESC) recognizes eight public statutory holidays for employees working under provincial regulation. For statutory holidays, provincially regulated workers must receive a day off with pay from their employers.

What statutory holidays are recognized in Manitoba?

The following statutory holidays are recognized in Manitoba:

• New Year’s Day
• Louis Riel Day
• Good Friday
• Victoria Day
• Canada Day
• Labour Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Statutory holidays not observed by Manitoba

There are five holidays that are NOT statutory holidays in Manitoba: Easter Monday, Terry Fox Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, and Boxing Day.

While provincially regulated employers in Manitoba are not legally required to give employees those days off, they can voluntarily choose to do so.

When do statutory holidays occur in Manitoba?

The dates for Manitoba statutory holidays change each year. Select a year below to find out when stat holidays take place:

2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024 • 2025

What happens if a stat holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday?

In Ontario, if a statutory holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday (or during your vacation), you must get the next regular work day off with general holiday pay.

• Example: If you usually work Monday to Friday and July 1 is on a Saturday, your employer may give you Monday, July 3 off with holiday pay.

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