Easter Monday 2026 in Canada: Where It's a Paid Holiday
Easter Monday (Monday, April 6, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 1 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 Easter Monday a stat holiday in your province?
| Jurisdiction | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| British Columbia | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Alberta | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Quebec | ✓ Paid stat holiday | Pay rules → |
| Saskatchewan | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Manitoba | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Nova Scotia | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| New Brunswick | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Prince Edward Island | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Yukon | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Northwest Territories | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Nunavut | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
| Federal (Canada Labour Code) | ✗ Not a stat holiday | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Canada?
It depends on the province: Easter Monday (Monday, April 6, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in 1 of Canada's 14 jurisdictions — see the table for your province.
Do you get paid for Easter Monday 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 Easter Monday?
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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