Public Holidays in Manitoba 2026
All 9 public holidays in Manitoba for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads and bridge day tips.
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All Public Holidays in Manitoba 2026
Manitoba has 9 public holidays in 2026, consisting of the 5 nationwide Canada holidays plus 4 regional holidays: Louis Riel Day, Victoria Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday | |
| Louis Riel Day | 02/16/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Good Friday | 04/03/2026 | Friday | |
| Victoria Day | 05/18/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Canada Day | 07/01/2026 | Wednesday | |
| Labor Day | 09/07/2026 | Monday | |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 09/30/2026 | Wednesday | Regional |
| Thanksgiving Day | 10/12/2026 | Monday | Regional |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
Bridge Days in Manitoba 2026
Bridge days let you turn a single vacation day into a long weekend by connecting a public holiday with the weekend. Here are the best opportunities in Manitoba for 2026:
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- February 13 (Friday) – Take one day off before Louis Riel Day (Monday, February 16) for a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off before Victoria Day (Monday, May 18) for a 4-day weekend from May 15 to 18.
- September 4 (Friday) – Take one day off before Labor Day (Monday, September 7) for a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7.
- October 9 (Friday) – Take one day off before Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 12) for a 4-day weekend from October 9 to 12.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Manitoba has 9 public holidays in 2026: 5 nationwide holidays plus 4 regional holidays (Louis Riel Day, Victoria Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day).
In addition to the 5 nationwide holidays, Manitoba observes: Louis Riel Day (February 16), Victoria Day (May 18), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), Thanksgiving Day (October 12).
The best bridge days in Manitoba in 2026 are January 2 (Friday, after New Year's Day), February 13 (Friday, before Louis Riel Day), May 15 (Friday, before Victoria Day), September 4 (Friday, before Labor Day).
Yes. The Manitoba public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration required.