Manitoba has nine general holidays under The Employment Standards Code, including Louis Riel Day and Orange Shirt Day on September 30. There is no minimum service requirement.
Manitoba statutory holidays 2026
Holidays in bold are added on top of the five observed across Canada.
Rules for employers
Who qualifies for holiday pay
• There is no minimum length of service.
• They aren't absent without permission on their last scheduled workday before or first scheduled workday after the holiday, or on the holiday if scheduled to work it.
If an employee works on a holiday
An employee who works a general holiday gets 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked, plus general holiday pay. Some businesses, including hotels, restaurants, hospitals and continuous operations, can instead pay regular wages and give another paid day off within 30 days.
If a holiday falls on a day off or during vacation
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday the employee doesn't work, give them the next regular workday off with holiday pay. If it falls on another day off or during vacation, give another paid day off. Any holiday except Orange Shirt Day can be moved to another day with a majority or union agreement. In 2026, all nine general holidays fall on weekdays.
Exemptions
Construction employees receive 4% of gross earnings instead of paid general holidays. Election officials and enumerators are excluded.
How to calculate holiday pay in Manitoba
General holiday pay = a regular day's pay. If hours or wages vary, use 5% of wages, excluding overtime, earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday.
Example: an employee earns $25 an hour, works 8 hours a day, and earned $4,000 over 20 days in the past 4 weeks.
Hiring or running payroll in Manitoba?
Borderless AI applies Manitoba's holiday rules and pay calculations automatically. Hire in Manitoba with our Employer of Record or run Canada payroll with Borderless AI. For other provinces, see Canadian statutory holidays by province.
Frequently asked questions
Is Orange Shirt Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Yes. September 30 has been a general holiday since 2024, and it can't be moved to another day.
Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
Not a general holiday, but most businesses must close and employees who work it get premium pay.
Is Terry Fox Day a stat holiday in Manitoba?
No. The first Monday in August is a civic holiday, not a general holiday.
