Canada Day 2026 in Saskatchewan: Stat Holiday Pay Rules
Yes — Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in Saskatchewan. If you don't work, you receive stat holiday pay (5% of total wages in the lookback period). 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 Saskatchewan is 5% of total wages in the lookback period (lookback: 4 weeks (28 days) before the holiday). Example: if you earned $4,000 in the last 4 weeks, your stat pay is 5% × $4,000 = $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?
None — all employees qualify for public holiday pay in Saskatchewan, including new hires and casual staff.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get paid for Canada Day in Saskatchewan if I don't work?
Yes, if you're eligible: None — all employees qualify for public holiday pay in Saskatchewan, including new hires and casual staff. Your stat pay is 5% of total wages in the lookback period — for example, if you earned $4,000 in the last 4 weeks, your stat pay is 5% × $4,000 = $200.
What do I get paid for working on Canada Day in Saskatchewan?
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.
More for Saskatchewan: All 2026 holidays + calendar download · Stat pay calculator · Vacation pay
Canada Day in other provinces: province-by-province table
✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Saskatchewan.ca — Public holiday pay.