Stat Holiday Pay Calculator — Yukon (2026)
In Yukon, 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 Yukon
Yukon formula: total wages ÷ days actually worked in the lookback period (an average day's pay).
Eligibility: Employed 30 calendar days before the holiday and worked or earned wages in the 2 weeks immediately before it.
Yukon observes Discovery Day (3rd Monday of August) and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). Yukon Heritage Day (late February) is widely observed but is not a required general holiday under the Employment Standards Act. Vacation stays at 2 weeks / 4% regardless of service years.
Statutory holidays in Yukon — 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Good Friday |
| May 18, 2026 (Monday) | Victoria Day |
| June 21, 2026 (Sunday) | National Indigenous Peoples Day |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | Canada Day |
| August 17, 2026 (Monday) | Discovery 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 |
Full list with calendar download: Yukon stat holidays 2026 →
Frequently asked questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Yukon?
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 Yukon?
Employed 30 calendar days before the holiday and worked or earned wages in the 2 weeks immediately before it.
How many stat holidays does Yukon have in 2026?
11 paid holidays. Yukon observes Discovery Day (3rd Monday of August) and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). Yukon Heritage Day (late February) is widely observed but is not a required general holiday under the Employment Standards Act. Vacation stays at 2 weeks / 4% regardless of service years.
What if the holiday falls on my day off in Yukon?
You generally still receive statutory holiday pay or a substitute day off with pay, provided you meet the eligibility rules.
Yukon calculators: Vacation pay · Overtime · Salary to hourly · Vacation days
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Yukon.ca — Statutory holidays.