Is Terry Fox Day a Stat Holiday in Manitoba?
Terry Fox Day is the name for Manitoba’s August civic holiday, but it is not a general holiday.
When is Terry Fox Day?
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Is Terry Fox Day a statutory holiday?
No. Terry Fox Day is not a general holiday under Manitoba’s employment standards, so employers are not required to give the day off or holiday pay.
Do you get paid if you have the day off?
Because Terry Fox Day is not a statutory holiday in Manitoba, the general holiday pay rules do not apply. Some employers still give the day off with pay through a collective agreement or company policy, so check your employment contract or ask your employer.
What if you work on Terry Fox Day?
It is treated as a regular working day, so you are paid your normal rate unless your employer or collective agreement says otherwise.
Background
The day honours Winnipeg-born Terry Fox, whose 1980 Marathon of Hope raised money for cancer research.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Holiday pay rules change from time to time. For your exact entitlement, contact your provincial or territorial employment standards office.
