Labour Day 2026 in Saskatchewan: Stat Holiday Pay Rules

Yes — Labour Day (Monday, September 7, 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 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?

None — all employees qualify for public holiday pay in Saskatchewan, including new hires and casual staff.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get paid for Labour 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 Labour 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 Labour Day in 2026?

Monday, September 7, 2026.

✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Saskatchewan.ca — Public holiday pay.