Canada Day 2026 in Canada: Where It's a Paid Holiday
Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 14 of 14 Canadian jurisdictions. Where it applies, employees receive statutory holiday pay even without working, and a premium (usually 1.5×) if they work.
Is Canada Day a stat holiday in your province?
| Jurisdiction | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| British Columbia | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Alberta | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Quebec | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Saskatchewan | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Manitoba | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Nova Scotia | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| New Brunswick | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Prince Edward Island | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Yukon | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Northwest Territories | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Nunavut | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
Frequently asked questions
Is Canada Day a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on the province: Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 14 of Canada's 14 jurisdictions — see the table for your province.
Do you get paid for Canada Day if you don't work?
In provinces where it is a statutory holiday, yes — eligible employees receive stat holiday pay calculated under their province's formula, even if they don't work that day.
What do you get paid for working on Canada Day?
Typically 1.5× your regular rate for hours worked plus your stat holiday pay. Newfoundland and Labrador pays 2×; B.C. pays 2× after 12 hours.
All dates: Statutory holidays 2026 by province · Compute your pay: Stat holiday pay calculator
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