Vacation Pay Calculator — Federal (Canada Labour Code) (2026)
In Federal (Canada Labour Code), vacation pay is 4.0% (2 weeks) from the start; 6.0% (3 weeks) after 5 years; 8.0% (4 weeks) after 10 years of gross wages, under Federal (Canada Labour Code) employment standards.
Vacation pay rules in Federal (Canada Labour Code)
4.0% (2 weeks) from the start; 6.0% (3 weeks) after 5 years; 8.0% (4 weeks) after 10 years of gross wages.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vacation pay percentage in Federal (Canada Labour Code)?
4.0% (2 weeks) from the start; 6.0% (3 weeks) after 5 years; 8.0% (4 weeks) after 10 years of gross wages, per Federal (Canada Labour Code) employment standards.
What wages does vacation pay apply to?
Gross wages including regular pay, overtime and most commissions/bonuses tied to work performed (discretionary gifts excluded).
Can vacation pay be paid on every cheque?
In most jurisdictions yes, if it is clearly itemized on the pay stub and the employee still receives the time off (rules vary — verify locally).
Federal (Canada Labour Code) calculators: Stat holiday pay · Overtime · Vacation days entitlement
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✓ Reviewed 2026-07-02 against official employment standards. Official source: Canada Labour Code — Holidays.