Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Federal (Canada Labour Code) (2026)
In Federal (Canada Labour Code), statutory holiday pay is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20 (lookback: 4 weeks before the week of 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 Federal (Canada Labour Code)
Federal (Canada Labour Code) formula: total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20.
Eligibility: Entitled after 30 days of employment; pay is prorated in the first 30 days.
Applies to federally regulated industries: banks, airlines, telecom, interprovincial transport and federal Crown corporations — about 6% of Canadian workers, in every province.
Statutory holidays in Federal (Canada Labour Code) — 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's 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 |
| September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October 12, 2026 (Monday) | Thanksgiving |
| November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) | Remembrance Day |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 (Saturday) | Boxing Day |
Full list with calendar download: Federal (Canada Labour Code) stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Federal (Canada Labour Code)?
The formula is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20, using the 4 weeks before the week of 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 Federal (Canada Labour Code)?
Entitled after 30 days of employment; pay is prorated in the first 30 days.
How many stat holidays does Federal (Canada Labour Code) have in 2026?
10 paid holidays. Applies to federally regulated industries: banks, airlines, telecom, interprovincial transport and federal Crown corporations — about 6% of Canadian workers, in every province.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Federal (Canada Labour Code)?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Federal (Canada Labour Code) calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
Other provinces:
✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Canada Labour Code — Holidays.