Labour Day 2026 in Federal (Canada Labour Code): Stat Holiday Pay Rules
Yes — Labour Day (Monday, September 7, 2026) is a paid statutory holiday in Federal (Canada Labour Code). If you don't work, you receive stat holiday pay (total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20). 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 Federal (Canada Labour Code) is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20 (lookback: 4 weeks before the week of the holiday). Example: if you earned $4,000 in the lookback period, your stat pay is $4,000 ÷ 20 = $200.
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What if you work on Labour 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?
Entitled after 30 days of employment; pay is prorated in the first 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get paid for Labour Day in Federal (Canada Labour Code) if I don't work?
Yes, if you're eligible: Entitled after 30 days of employment; pay is prorated in the first 30 days. Your stat pay is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20 — for example, if you earned $4,000 in the lookback period, your stat pay is $4,000 ÷ 20 = $200.
What do I get paid for working on Labour Day in Federal (Canada Labour Code)?
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 Labour Day in 2026?
Monday, September 7, 2026.
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Canada Labour Code — Holidays.