Statutory Holidays In New Brunswick Canada | New Brunswick Day Celebration 2023 – Join the Fanny Trail for our annual New Brunswick Day celebration from 11 am to 3 pm!
There will be a seller’s market and BBQ, face painting, complimentary cake, Keith Facey concert, NB Day Egg Hunt (for kids), as well as bingo to be argued.
New Brunswick Day: Since 1976, the first Monday in August is New Brunswick Day. Various activities are organized in the province to celebrate its history, culture, and achievements.
List Of Holidays In New Brunswick Day 2023

Day | Date | Holiday | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Wednesday | Jan 01 | New Year’s Day | |
Monday | Feb 17 | Family Day | Statutory holiday in several provinces |
Friday | Apr 10 | Good Friday | Statutory, except in Quebec |
Sunday | May 10 | Mother’s Day | |
Monday | May 18 | Victoria Day | Most provinces |
Sunday | Jun 21 | Father’s Day | 3rd Sunday in June. Not a public holiday |
Wednesday | Jul 01 | Canada Day | National Day |
Monday | Aug 03 | New Brunswick Day | First Monday in August |
Monday | Sep 07 | Labour Day | First Monday in September |
Monday | Oct 12 | Thanksgiving | 2nd Monday in October |
Wednesday | Nov 11 | Remembrance Day | Statutory holiday in most provinces and territories |
Friday | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | |
Saturday | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Statutory in Ontario and federal jurisdictions. Optional in Alberta |
What do people do?
The New Brunswick Day Merit Award is given to residents who strive to improve life in their city or village. And many communities organize birthday parties for their province. These often include:

- A huge civilian birthday cake that is distributed among the residents.
- Live entertainment and music.
- Family activities such as face painting, storytelling, and sports competitions.
- Large communal meals, such as breakfast, barbecue, or dinner.
In some areas, special harvesting cooking competitions may be held, such as Atlantic salmon or fiddleheads (ferns’ untouched friends), as well as road races or military demonstrations.
Public Life

The province of New Brunswick Day is a statutory holiday. Post offices, schools, and many other organizations and businesses are closed, but stores may be open depending on local custom. Public transport services may decline