New Brunswick Day is an annual celebration of the founding of New Brunswick. Given the day’s importance, it is often considered to be a holiday in the province and it remains unclear whether or not it actually is one.
The Government of New Brunswick has yet to include New Brunswick Day on their list of stat holidays, even though many people believe that they should.
As a result, employers within the province are free to decide whether or not they are willing to give employees time off work if they request it and most businesses choose to promote this new holiday as something that employees can enjoy during their time off rather than something that legally entitles them to take days off work.
Ultimately, this means that it depends where you work and whether or not your employer will give you the day off. Unfortunately, it’s not a stat holiday, though many businesses will be closed.
When is New Brunswick Day?
New Brunswick day is celebrated on the first Monday of August.
What Does New Brunswick Day Celebrate?
New Brunswick day celebrates the people, culture, history, landscape, and achievements of the province of New Brunswick.
It’s a chance for people to build ties in their local communities while being proud of the history of the province.
This holiday has been underway since 1976 with festivities and other events held across the province every year.
In addition to New Brunswick Day, the following holidays are considered to be stat holidays in New Brunswick:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Good Friday
- Canada Day (July 1)
- Labour Day
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Boxing Day (December 26).
