Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Prince Edward Island (2026)
In Prince Edward Island, statutory holiday pay is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay) (lookback: 30 calendar 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 Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island formula: total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay).
Eligibility: Employed 30 calendar days in the 12 months before the holiday, earned pay on 15 of the last 30 days, and worked your last scheduled shift before and first after.
PEI added the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) as a paid holiday. Overtime starts after 48 hours/week.
Statutory holidays in Prince Edward Island — 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| February 16, 2026 (Monday) | Islander Day |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | Canada Day |
| September 7, 2026 (Monday) | Labour Day |
| September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) | Remembrance Day |
| December 25, 2026 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
Full list with calendar download: Prince Edward Island stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Prince Edward Island?
The formula is total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay), using the 30 calendar 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 Prince Edward Island?
Employed 30 calendar days in the 12 months before the holiday, earned pay on 15 of the last 30 days, and worked your last scheduled shift before and first after.
How many stat holidays does Prince Edward Island have in 2026?
8 paid holidays. PEI added the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30) as a paid holiday. Overtime starts after 48 hours/week.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Prince Edward Island?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Prince Edward Island calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: PEI — Paid holidays.