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Long weekends in New Brunswick in 2027
New Brunswick has 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2027 from its statutory holidays and 2 more four-day breaks for one vacation day, such as Jul 1 to 4 around Canada Day. The first is Jan 1 to 3 (New Year's Day).
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All 7 long weekends in New Brunswick in 2027
5 come from statutory holidays alone, and 2 more are a four-day break for a single vacation day.
| Dates | Days off | Holiday | Travel idea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – 3, 2027Fri – Sun | 3 days | New Year's Day | Winter getaway |
| Feb 13 – 15, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | Family Day | Ski trip or sun escape |
| Mar 26 – 28, 2027Fri – Sun | 3 days | Good Friday | Spring escape or Easter trip |
| Jul 1 – 4, 2027Thu – Sun | 4 daysBook 1 day (July 2) | Canada Day | Road trip or beach escape |
| Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | New Brunswick Day | Summer getaway |
| Sep 4 – 6, 2027Sat – Mon | 3 days | Labour Day | End-of-summer getaway |
| Nov 11 – 14, 2027Thu – Sun | 4 daysBook 1 day (November 12) | Remembrance Day | Short city break |
Checked November 1, 2026 against New Brunswick's official holiday page (opens in a new tab). Some employers and schools observe different days. Victoria Day, Thanksgiving and Boxing Day are not paid public holidays in New Brunswick, but they are prescribed days of rest when most retail businesses must close.
Statutory holidays in New Brunswick in 2027
The full list for New Brunswick, with the date and day of the week.
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
The first day of the year, and a popular time for a winter getaway.Family Day
Monday, February 15
A mid-winter long weekend that suits a ski trip, a family visit or a quick sun escape.Good Friday
Friday, March 26
The Friday before Easter, often paired with a long weekend away.Canada Day
Thursday, July 1
A national holiday and a favourite for a long weekend trip.New Brunswick Day
Monday, August 2
The first long weekend of August, in the middle of summer.Labour Day
Monday, September 6
The last long weekend of summer, and a popular time to travel.Remembrance Day
Thursday, November 11
A day of remembrance on November 11, and a short November break where it is a day off.Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25
The start of the winter holiday period.Falls on a weekend: the day off depends on your employer.
Plan a trip around a long weekend from New Brunswick
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Long weekends in New Brunswick: common questions
How many long weekends are there in New Brunswick in 2027?
New Brunswick has 5 long weekends of three days or more in 2027, built from its statutory holidays: Jan 1 to 3 (New Year's Day); Feb 13 to 15 (Family Day); Mar 26 to 28 (Good Friday); Jul 31 to Aug 2 (New Brunswick Day); Sep 4 to 6 (Labour Day). Taking one vacation day adds 2 four-day breaks.
When is Family Day 2027 in New Brunswick?
Family Day in New Brunswick is Monday, February 15, 2027. It falls on the third Monday of February, so it makes a three-day weekend from Feb 13 to 15.
Is Victoria Day a holiday in New Brunswick?
Victoria Day is not a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, so there is no guaranteed May long weekend. Other provinces have it on Monday, May 24, 2027, which matters if you are travelling with people from elsewhere in Canada.
How can I get a four-day weekend in New Brunswick in 2027?
Book one vacation day on Friday, July 2 to turn Canada Day (Thursday, July 1) into a four-day break from Jul 1 to 4. The same trick works for Nov 11 to 14 (Remembrance Day).
What happens when a holiday falls on a weekend in New Brunswick?
In 2027, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday (December 25). Where the paid day off moves to depends on your employer and on provincial employment standards, so confirm with your employer before you book.
What is the best way to use a long weekend to travel from New Brunswick?
Book early, because long weekends are the busiest and most expensive travel dates. Compare the same trip across Canadian travel sites in CAD, check which airport you fly from, and look at a flexible-date calendar, since leaving a day earlier or returning a day later can change the price a lot.
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