Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Ontario (2026)
In Ontario, statutory holiday pay is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20 (lookback: 4 work 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 Ontario
Ontario formula: total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20.
Eligibility: You qualify unless you fail the 'last and first rule': work your last scheduled shift before the holiday and your first scheduled shift after it (or have reasonable cause).
Remembrance Day and the August Civic Holiday are NOT statutory holidays in Ontario, although many employers grant them voluntarily.
Statutory holidays in Ontario — 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 |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| December 26, 2026 (Saturday) | Boxing Day |
Full list with calendar download: Ontario stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Ontario?
The formula is total wages in the lookback period ÷ 20, using the 4 work 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 Ontario?
You qualify unless you fail the 'last and first rule': work your last scheduled shift before the holiday and your first scheduled shift after it (or have reasonable cause).
How many stat holidays does Ontario have in 2026?
9 paid holidays. Remembrance Day and the August Civic Holiday are NOT statutory holidays in Ontario, although many employers grant them voluntarily.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Ontario?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Ontario calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Ontario ESA — Public holidays.