New Brunswick Stat Holidays 2027
There are 8 stat holidays in New Brunswick in 2027, and 7 of them fall on a weekday.
All New Brunswick stat holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| February 15, 2027 | Monday | Family Day |
| March 26, 2027 | Friday | Good Friday |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | Canada Day |
| August 2, 2027 | Monday | New Brunswick Day |
| September 6, 2027 | Monday | Labour Day |
| November 11, 2027 | Thursday | Remembrance Day |
| December 25, 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day Falls on a Saturday |
2027 at a glance
Stat Holidays
8
On a weekday
7
Working days
254
Long weekends
5
Working days = 261 weekdays in 2027 minus the 7 stat holidays that fall Monday to Friday. Regional, part-day and optional days are not deducted. For a custom range, use the business days calculator.
Long weekends in New Brunswick in 2027
- 3 days off: Friday, January 1, 2027 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (New Year’s Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, February 13, 2027 to Monday, February 15, 2027 (Family Day)
- 3 days off: Friday, March 26, 2027 to Sunday, March 28, 2027 (Good Friday)
- 3 days off: Saturday, July 31, 2027 to Monday, August 2, 2027 (New Brunswick Day)
- 3 days off: Saturday, September 4, 2027 to Monday, September 6, 2027 (Labour Day)
A long weekend is three or more days in a row made up of Saturdays, Sundays and full-day stat holidays.
When a holiday falls on a weekend
When a paid public holiday falls on an employee’s non-working day, a qualifying employee gets another working day off with pay instead. If the employee agrees, they can take a regular day’s pay instead of the day off.
Not stat holidays in New Brunswick
- Victoria Day
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- Thanksgiving
- Easter Monday
- Boxing Day
Good to know
- New Brunswick has 8 paid public holidays. Victoria Day and Thanksgiving are not on the list.
Compare other provinces and territories in 2027
| Where | Stat Holidays | Working days |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 9 | 254 |
| British Columbia | 11 | 251 |
| Alberta | 9 | 253 |
| Quebec | 8 | 254 |
| Manitoba | 9 | 253 |
| Saskatchewan | 10 | 252 |
| Nova Scotia | 6 | 256 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 6 | 256 |
| Prince Edward Island | 8 | 254 |
| Yukon | 11 | 251 |
| Northwest Territories | 11 | 251 |
| Nunavut | 11 | 251 |
| Federal (federally regulated workplaces) | 10 | 253 |
Frequently asked questions
How many stat holidays are there in New Brunswick in 2027?
There are 8 stat holidays in New Brunswick in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.
How many working days are there in New Brunswick in 2027?
254. 2027 has 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), and 7 stat holidays fall on a weekday, leaving 254. Regional, part-day and optional holidays are not deducted.
What happens when a stat holiday falls on a weekend in New Brunswick?
When a paid public holiday falls on an employee’s non-working day, a qualifying employee gets another working day off with pay instead. If the employee agrees, they can take a regular day’s pay instead of the day off.
Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in New Brunswick?
No. Victoria Day is not one of the stat holidays in New Brunswick, although some employers give it as an extra day off.
Sources
Dates checked against these official sources on November 6, 2026. Governments can add or move holidays (for royal, sporting or national events), and your own entitlement depends on your contract and the rules that cover your workplace, so confirm with your employer or the source above before you book leave. This page is general information, not legal or payroll advice.