Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Alberta (2026)
In Alberta, statutory holiday pay is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay) (lookback: 4 weeks (28 days) before the holiday). If you work on the holiday, you also earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked, on top of the stat pay.
How stat pay works in Alberta
Alberta formula: total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay).
Eligibility: Worked at least 30 days for the employer in the 12 months before the holiday, plus the last-and-first scheduled shift rule.
Heritage Day (August 3) is an optional holiday in Alberta. Overtime is the GREATER of the daily (>8h) and weekly (>44h) totals.
Statutory holidays in Alberta — 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| February 16, 2026 (Monday) | Family Day |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| May 18, 2026 (Monday) | Victoria Day |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | Canada Day |
| September 7, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day |
| October 12, 2026 (Monday) | Thanksgiving |
| November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) | Remembrance Day |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
Full list with calendar download: Alberta stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Alberta?
The formula is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay), using the 4 weeks (28 days) before the holiday. If you work on the holiday, you also earn 1.5× your rate for hours worked.
Who is eligible for stat holiday pay in Alberta?
Worked at least 30 days for the employer in the 12 months before the holiday, plus the last-and-first scheduled shift rule.
How many stat holidays does Alberta have in 2026?
9 paid holidays. Heritage Day (August 3) is an optional holiday in Alberta. Overtime is the GREATER of the daily (>8h) and weekly (>44h) totals.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Alberta?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Alberta calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Alberta.ca — General holidays.