Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Nunavut (2026)

In Nunavut, statutory holiday pay is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay) (lookback: 4 weeks 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 Nunavut

Nunavut formula: total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay).

Eligibility: Employed 30 calendar days with the employer in the 12 months preceding the holiday.

Nunavut Day (July 9) is unique to the territory. Eligibility requires 30 days of employment in the 12 months before the holiday.

Statutory holidays in Nunavut — 2026

DateHoliday
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
July 9, 2026 (Thursday)Nunavut Day
August 3, 2026 (Monday)Civic Holiday
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: Nunavut stat holidays 2026 →

Frequently asked questions

How is stat holiday pay calculated in Nunavut?

The formula is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay), using the 4 weeks 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 Nunavut?

Employed 30 calendar days with the employer in the 12 months preceding the holiday.

How many stat holidays does Nunavut have in 2026?

10 paid holidays. Nunavut Day (July 9) is unique to the territory. Eligibility requires 30 days of employment in the 12 months before the holiday.

What if the holiday falls on my day off in Nunavut?

You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.

✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Nunavut — Labour Standards.