Manitoba Statutory Holidays 2027: Dates & Pay Rules

Manitoba Statutory Holidays 2027: Dates, Pay Rules and Long Weekends

Manitoba has nine general holidays in 2027, also called statutory holidays or stat holidays. This guide lists every date, the day of the week, the long weekends they create, and how general holiday pay works under Manitoba employment standards.

No holidays found for GL CA — 2027.

Complete List of Manitoba Holidays 2027

New Year’s Day — January 1, Friday. New Year’s Day opens the calendar year and falls on a Friday in 2027, giving employees who normally have weekends off a three-day break from January 1 to 3.

Louis Riel Day — February 15, Monday. Manitoba observes Louis Riel Day on the third Monday of February every year. The holiday honours Louis Riel, a central figure in Manitoba and Métis political history, and is Manitoba’s version of the Family Day holiday celebrated in several other provinces.

Good Friday — March 26, Friday. Good Friday falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday itself is not a Manitoba general holiday under provincial employment standards, so only Good Friday carries statutory pay entitlements.

Victoria Day — May 24, Monday. Victoria Day is fixed to the Monday preceding May 25 each year. It traditionally marks the unofficial start of summer across Canada and is one of the province’s most reliable long-weekend anchors.

Canada Day — July 1, Thursday. Canada Day commemorates Confederation and is a general holiday across every Canadian province. Because it lands on a Thursday in 2027, many employees pair it with a vacation day on Friday to extend it into a four-day break.

Labour Day — September 6, Monday. Labour Day falls on the first Monday of September and is widely treated as the informal end of the summer season, alongside the return to school.

Orange Shirt Day — September 30, Thursday. Officially recognized in Manitoba as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, this holiday honours residential school Survivors, their families, and their communities. Unlike most other Manitoba general holidays, employers generally cannot substitute another day for Orange Shirt Day.

Thanksgiving Day — October 11, Monday. Thanksgiving is observed on the second Monday of October and creates a three-day weekend running from October 9 to 11.

Christmas Day — December 25, Saturday. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2027. Employees who do not normally work weekends may be entitled to their next regular workday off with general holiday pay, depending on their schedule and workplace rules.

Manitoba Long Weekends in 2027

Several Manitoba general holidays create automatic long weekends:

New Year’s Day: January 1–3
Louis Riel Day: February 13–15
Good Friday: March 26–28
Victoria Day: May 22–24
Labour Day: September 4–6
Thanksgiving Day: October 9–11

Canada Day falls on a Thursday and does not create a standard long weekend on its own, though many employees bridge it with a Friday off. Christmas Day falls on a Saturday, which may result in a substitute weekday off for eligible employees rather than a traditional long weekend.

Is Remembrance Day a Statutory Holiday in Manitoba?

Remembrance Day, on Thursday, November 11, 2027, is not one of Manitoba’s nine general holidays. It is governed separately by The Remembrance Day Act, which restricts business operating hours and sets special pay requirements for employees who work that day. Hospitals, hotels, restaurants, emergency services, public transportation, and some continuously operating facilities are exempt from the restrictions. Retail businesses specifically cannot open between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Remembrance Day.

Are Boxing Day and Easter Sunday Statutory Holidays in Manitoba?

No. Boxing Day, Easter Sunday, and Terry Fox Day are not Manitoba general holidays under provincial employment standards. Employees who do not work on those days are not automatically entitled to general holiday pay, although individual employers may still offer paid time off through an employment contract, workplace policy, or collective agreement.

How Does Manitoba Stat Holiday Pay Work?

Most employees receive general holiday pay whether or not they work on the holiday, but the exact calculation depends on how consistently they work.

Regular hours: an employee who consistently works the same number of hours generally receives one regular workday’s pay. Someone who normally works eight hours a day would receive eight hours of regular wages for the holiday.
Variable hours or wages: general holiday pay is generally calculated as 5% of gross wages earned in the four weeks before the holiday, excluding overtime. An employee who earned $1,500 in eligible gross wages over that period would receive $75 in general holiday pay.
Working on the holiday: employees who work on a Manitoba general holiday are normally entitled to general holiday pay plus one-and-a-half times their regular wage for hours worked. Some industries — including hospitals, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, places of amusement, continuously operating businesses, and certain seasonal or agricultural operations — may instead pay regular wages and provide another paid day off.

What Happens When a Holiday Falls on a Weekend?

When a general holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday and the employee does not normally work that day, they must generally receive the next regular workday off with general holiday pay. This applies directly to Christmas Day in 2027, since it falls on a Saturday. The exact day off depends on the employee’s normal schedule, workplace arrangements, and any applicable collective agreement.

Can Employers Substitute Another Day for a Holiday?

Employers may substitute another day for most Manitoba general holidays, either under a collective agreement or through the written agreement of a majority of employees. The substituted day must generally be taken within 12 months of the original holiday. Orange Shirt Day is excluded from this standard substitution rule and cannot be swapped for another date.

Manitoba Statutory Holidays vs. Federal Holidays

Manitoba’s general holidays apply to employees in provincially regulated workplaces. Employees in federally regulated sectors — such as banking, telecommunications, interprovincial transportation, and some postal services — may instead be covered by the federal Canada Labour Code, which has its own list of holidays and pay rules. Employers and employees should confirm which set of standards applies before calculating holiday entitlements or pay.

Frequently Asked Questions about Manitoba Statutory Holidays 2027

Q: How many statutory holidays are there in Manitoba in 2027? A: There are nine Manitoba general holidays in 2027. They run from New Year’s Day in January through Christmas Day in December.

Q: Is Louis Riel Day a statutory holiday in Manitoba? A: Yes, Louis Riel Day is a Manitoba general holiday. It falls on Monday, February 15, 2027, the third Monday of the month.

Q: Is Orange Shirt Day a stat holiday in Manitoba? A: Yes, Orange Shirt Day is a Manitoba general holiday. It falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027, and cannot be substituted for another day.

Q: Is Remembrance Day a statutory holiday in Manitoba? A: No, Remembrance Day is not one of Manitoba’s nine general holidays. Separate legislation still restricts business hours and sets pay rules for that day.

Q: Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Manitoba? A: No, Boxing Day is not a Manitoba general holiday. Employers may still choose to offer it as paid time off through policy or contract.

Q: Does Christmas Day create a long weekend in Manitoba in 2027? A: Christmas Day falls on Saturday, December 25, 2027. Employees who don’t normally work Saturdays may get the next regular workday off with pay.

Q: How is Manitoba general holiday pay calculated? A: Employees with variable hours generally receive 5% of gross wages earned in the four weeks before the holiday. Employees with consistent hours receive one regular day’s pay.

Related Holidays & Calendars

For the full year at a glance, see the 2027 Canada calendar with holidays, or check the complete Canada holidays 2027 list covering every province.

This article is a general guide based on Manitoba government information for the 2027 schedule, including the Manitoba Employment Standards general holidays factsheet. Employment standards vary by industry, workplace arrangement, collective agreement, and federal or provincial jurisdiction — consult Manitoba Employment Standards or qualified payroll and legal advice for a specific situation.