Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Saskatchewan (2026)
In Saskatchewan, statutory holiday pay is 5% of total wages in the lookback period (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 Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan formula: 5% of total wages in the lookback period.
Eligibility: None — all employees qualify for public holiday pay in Saskatchewan, including new hires and casual staff.
Saskatchewan has the simplest rule in Canada: EVERY employee gets public holiday pay (5% of the last 4 weeks' wages including vacation pay) with no eligibility requirements. Vacation starts at 3 weeks (3/52 ≈ 5.77%) — the most generous entry level in Canada.
Statutory holidays in Saskatchewan — 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 |
| August 3, 2026 (Monday) | Saskatchewan 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: Saskatchewan stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Saskatchewan?
The formula is 5% of total wages in the lookback period, 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 Saskatchewan?
None — all employees qualify for public holiday pay in Saskatchewan, including new hires and casual staff.
How many stat holidays does Saskatchewan have in 2026?
10 paid holidays. Saskatchewan has the simplest rule in Canada: EVERY employee gets public holiday pay (5% of the last 4 weeks' wages including vacation pay) with no eligibility requirements. Vacation starts at 3 weeks (3/52 ≈ 5.77%) — the most generous entry level in Canada.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Saskatchewan?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Saskatchewan calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Saskatchewan.ca — Public holiday pay.