Stat Holiday Pay
Calculator Canada
Enter your hourly rate and recent wages to see your holiday pay for a day off, or your total pay if you work the holiday. The calculator uses your province's formula for the average day and the premium for working.
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Your holiday pay
Rules shown are summaries of provincial employment standards as of October 2026 and many exceptions exist. Collective agreements and employer policies can pay more. Check your province's employment standards office. Not legal advice. Terms →
Same pay details in each province
The same rate, hours and wages run through every province formula. Wages for variable schedules are only comparable when you enter the same look-back period.
| Province | Holiday pay | Pay if you work the holiday |
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How stat holiday pay works in Canada
Statutory (public) holiday pay is set by provincial and territorial employment standards, so the formula and the premium for working the day depend on where you work. Most provinces pay a regular day for time off, calculated from your recent earnings, and a higher rate if you work. This calculator covers ten provinces. Federally regulated workplaces such as banks, airlines and telecommunications follow the Canada Labour Code, and the three territories have their own rules. Those are not included.
How the day-off pay is calculated
| Province | Method for the holiday pay |
|---|---|
| Ontario | (Regular wages in the 4 weeks before the holiday work week + vacation pay paid in that period) / 20 |
| British Columbia | Wages in the 30 calendar days before the holiday / days worked in that period |
| Alberta | Wages (excluding overtime) in the 4 weeks before / days worked |
| Manitoba | A regular day's pay if hours are the same each day, otherwise 5% of wages in the prior 4 weeks |
| Saskatchewan | 5% of wages in the prior 28 days |
| Quebec | 1/20 of wages in the 4 full weeks before the holiday |
| New Brunswick | A regular day's pay. With variable hours, an average of the last 30 days |
| Nova Scotia | A regular day's pay. With variable hours, an average of the last 30 days |
| Prince Edward Island | 5% of regular wages in the 4 weeks before the holiday |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | A regular day's pay. With variable hours, the rate times average daily hours |
A worked example: a person paid $25 an hour for 8-hour days, five days a week, earned $4,000 in the four weeks before the holiday. In Ontario that gives $200.00, in British Columbia $210.53 if the same wages were earned over 19 days worked in the 30-day period, and in Saskatchewan $200.00.
If you work on the holiday
- Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: you receive 1.5 times your regular rate for the hours worked, plus your regular holiday pay. An employer in Ontario, Alberta and some other provinces can instead give a paid substitute day off.
- British Columbia: 1.5 times for the first 12 hours worked and 2 times after that, plus the average day's pay.
- Quebec: your regular wages for the hours worked, plus the indemnity, or a compensatory day off.
- Newfoundland and Labrador: double time for hours worked, or a paid day off.
For an 8-hour holiday shift at $25 an hour in Ontario, the pay is $500.00, which is the holiday pay plus time-and-a-half for the hours worked.
Eligibility rules
Most provinces require a minimum period of employment and that you work your last scheduled shift before the holiday and your first shift after it, unless you have a good reason such as illness. The specific periods vary from 30 days to three months, as shown in the results panel for your province. Part-time, casual and hourly employees are generally covered if they meet the rules.
Salaried employees
If you are salaried and your pay does not change with the days worked, you generally get your regular pay on the holiday and do not lose anything. If you work, you may receive time-and-a-half for the hours worked or a paid day off in lieu, depending on the province and your contract.
What can differ from this calculator
Collective agreements, contracts and company policies can give better holiday terms than the legal minimum. Some provinces exclude certain workers, such as managers or specific farming and construction roles. The count of statutory holidays also differs by province, and some employers recognize more holidays. Use this as a minimum check and contact the employment standards office in your province if you think you are owed more.
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Ontario?
Add your regular wages in the 4 weeks before the holiday work week plus vacation pay paid in that period, and divide by 20. If you work on the holiday you get your regular pay for the hours worked at 1.5 times, plus the holiday pay, unless you agree to a substitute day.
How is stat holiday pay calculated in BC?
The average day's pay is your wages in the 30 calendar days before the holiday divided by the days worked. If you work the holiday you receive 1.5 times for the first 12 hours and 2 times after that, plus the average day's pay.
How much do I get if I work on a stat holiday?
In most provinces it is 1.5 times your rate for the hours worked, plus the holiday pay. British Columbia pays double time after 12 hours. Quebec pays regular wages plus an indemnity, and Newfoundland and Labrador pays double time.
Do part-time and hourly workers get stat holiday pay?
Generally yes, if they meet the employment period rules for their province. The amount is based on recent earnings, so it can be smaller than a full day's pay.
Do I lose holiday pay if I miss a shift before or after the holiday?
In many provinces yes, unless you have a valid reason such as illness. The specific rule depends on your province.
Does this cover federal employees or the territories?
No. Federally regulated employees follow the Canada Labour Code, and Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut have their own rules. These are not covered here.
What if I am salaried?
You generally receive your regular pay for the holiday. If you work on the holiday you may be owed a premium or a paid day off. Check your province and contract.
Can my employer give me a day off instead of pay?
In several provinces an employer can give a paid substitute day off instead of the premium for working the holiday, if the employee agrees or the rules allow it.