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Manitoba Public Holidays 2026

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View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Manitoba for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

Turn a holiday into a long break

Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

How many days of leave will you book?

Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearMonday, June 29, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

Canada Day

Sat, Jun 27 → Wed, Jul 1

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days off in a row
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leave days booked
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Su28
Mo29
Tu30
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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 2 leave days turn into 5 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

9 of the 11 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    New Year's Day

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      Monday, May 18, 2026

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        Canada Day

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        Monday, August 3, 2026

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        Labour Day

        Monday, September 7, 2026

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        Thanksgiving

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        Remembrance Day

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        Christmas Day

        Friday, December 25, 2026

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        Saturday, December 26, 2026

      About Public Holidays in Manitoba

      Public holidays in Manitoba, Canada are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

      This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

      All Public Holidays in Manitoba, Canada 2026

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
      February 16, 2026MondayLouis Riel DayPublic Holiday
      April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
      May 18, 2026MondayVictoria DayPublic Holiday
      July 1, 2026WednesdayCanada DayPublic Holiday
      August 3, 2026MondayTerry Fox DayPublic Holiday
      September 7, 2026MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
      October 12, 2026MondayThanksgivingPublic Holiday
      November 11, 2026WednesdayRemembrance DayPublic Holiday
      December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
      December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing DayPublic Holiday

      All Public Holidays in Manitoba, Canada 2027

      DateDayHolidayType
      January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic Holiday
      February 15, 2027MondayLouis Riel DayPublic Holiday
      March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic Holiday
      May 24, 2027MondayVictoria DayPublic Holiday
      July 1, 2027ThursdayCanada DayPublic Holiday
      August 2, 2027MondayTerry Fox DayPublic Holiday
      September 6, 2027MondayLabour DayPublic Holiday
      October 11, 2027MondayThanksgivingPublic Holiday
      November 11, 2027ThursdayRemembrance DayPublic Holiday
      December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic Holiday
      December 26, 2027SundayBoxing DayPublic Holiday

      Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

      Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

      Manitoba Holidays Explained

      New Year's Day · January 1

      The first day of the year and a federal general holiday, usually a quiet day after New Year's Eve parties. When it falls on a non-working weekend day, federally regulated workers get the working day before or after off instead.

      Good Friday · April 3

      The Friday before Easter, marking the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a federal general holiday; in Quebec, employers give either Good Friday or Easter Monday.

      Victoria Day · May 18

      Celebrates the Sovereign's birthday in Canada, a tradition dating back to Queen Victoria, whose birthday on May 24 became a holiday in 1845. It falls on the Monday before May 25 and is the unofficial start of summer; in Quebec the same day is National Patriots' Day.

      Canada Day · July 1

      Marks Confederation on July 1, 1867, when the provinces united as the Dominion of Canada. It is celebrated with fireworks, concerts and a national ceremony in Ottawa, and moves to July 2 when July 1 is a Sunday.

      Labour Day · September 7

      Honours workers and the labour movement on the first Monday in September. It is a federal general holiday and traditionally marks the end of summer before the school year starts.

      Thanksgiving · October 12

      A harvest festival on the second Monday in October, usually celebrated with a family meal over the long weekend. It is a federal general holiday but is not a paid holiday in every province.

      Remembrance Day · November 11

      Held on November 11, the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended the First World War, to honour those who died in military service. Canadians wear poppies and observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.; it is a federal general holiday but not a statutory one in every province.

      Christmas Day · December 25

      Celebrates the birth of Jesus on December 25 and is a federal general holiday. Under the Canada Labour Code, federally regulated workers whose Christmas falls on a non-working weekend day get the working day before or after off instead.

      Boxing Day · December 26

      The day after Christmas, best known in Canada for big retail sales. It is a federal general holiday and a public holiday in Ontario, but not a statutory holiday in British Columbia, Quebec or Nova Scotia.

      Other Observances in Manitoba, Canada 2026

      These dates are marked in Manitoba, Canada but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

      DateDayHolidayType
      February 2, 2026MondayGroundhog DayObservance
      February 14, 2026SaturdayValentine's DayObservance
      March 17, 2026TuesdaySt. Patrick’s DayObservance
      April 5, 2026SundayEaster SundayObservance
      May 10, 2026SundayMother's DayObservance
      June 21, 2026SundayFather's DayObservance
      September 30, 2026WednesdayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationObservance
      October 31, 2026SaturdayHalloweenObservance

      Frequently Asked Questions

      How many public holidays are there in Manitoba?

      Manitoba, Canada has 11 public holidays in 2026, 2 fewer than the global average of 13.

      Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Manitoba in 2026?

      1 public holiday falls on a weekend in Manitoba, Canada in 2026: Boxing Day (Saturday, December 26). Manitoba, Canada gives no substitute day off for these, so it is lost.

      Does Manitoba give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

      No — Manitoba, Canada does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

      What is the longest break possible in Manitoba in 2026?

      With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Manitoba, Canada in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

      When is the next public holiday in Manitoba?

      The next public holiday in Manitoba, Canada is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.

      Which holidays in Manitoba change date each year?

      Good Friday, Victoria Day, Terry Fox Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Louis Riel Day do not fall on the same date every year in Manitoba, Canada, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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