Canada Day 2026 in Prince Edward Island: Stat Holiday Pay Rules
Yes — Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. If you don't work, you receive stat holiday pay (total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay)). If you work, you earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked, plus the stat pay.
How much do you get if you don't work?
Your statutory holiday pay in Prince Edward Island is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay) (lookback: 30 calendar days before the holiday). Example: if you earned $4,000 over 20 days worked in the lookback period, your stat pay is $4,000 ÷ 20 = $200.
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What if you work on Canada Day?
You earn 1.5× your regular rate for every hour worked, on top of your stat holiday pay. Example: working 8 hours at $25/hour pays 8 × $25 × 1.5 = $300 on top of your stat pay.
Who qualifies?
Employed 30 calendar days in the 12 months before the holiday, earned pay on 15 of the last 30 days, and worked your last scheduled shift before and first after.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get paid for Canada Day in Prince Edward Island if I don't work?
Yes, if you're eligible: Employed 30 calendar days in the 12 months before the holiday, earned pay on 15 of the last 30 days, and worked your last scheduled shift before and first after. Your stat pay is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay) — for example, if you earned $4,000 over 20 days worked in the lookback period, your stat pay is $4,000 ÷ 20 = $200.
What do I get paid for working on Canada Day in Prince Edward Island?
1.5× your regular rate for hours worked, in addition to your stat holiday pay. For example, working 8 hours at $25/hour pays 8 × $25 × 1.5 = $300 on top of your stat pay.
When is Canada Day in 2026?
Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: PEI — Paid holidays.