Saskatchewan Stat Holidays 2026: Dates & Holiday Pay Rules

Saskatchewan has 10 statutory holidays when employees are generally entitled to public holiday pay.

The holidays are New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day.

Most employees receive public holiday pay equal to 5% of their wages earned in the four weeks before the holiday, excluding overtime. If you work on the holiday, you generally receive that holiday pay plus 1.5 times your regular hourly rate for the hours worked.

On This Page:

• 1. Saskatchewan Stat Holidays 2026
• 2. How Stat Holiday Pay Is Calculated
• 3. Working on a Stat Holiday
• 4. Overtime During a Stat Holiday Week
• 5. Observing a Holiday on Another Day
• 6. Holidays That Are Not Stat Holidays
• 7. FAQs

Saskatchewan Stat Holidays 2026

There are 10 statutory public holidays in Saskatchewan in 2026.

How Is Stat Holiday Pay Calculated in Saskatchewan?

Most Saskatchewan employees receive public holiday pay equal to 5% of their wages earned during the 28 days before the holiday.

The calculation includes regular wages and certain other earnings, including vacation pay for vacation taken during that four-week period and public holiday pay received for another holiday during the same period.

Overtime pay is excluded from the calculation.

For example, if you earned $4,000 in qualifying wages during the four weeks before the holiday:

$4,000 × 5% = $200 in public holiday pay.

Do new employees qualify for stat holiday pay?

Yes. Saskatchewan does not require you to work for a minimum number of weeks before receiving public holiday pay.

If you have worked for less than four weeks, your holiday pay is still 5% of the qualifying wages you earned before the holiday.

Do salaried employees get stat holiday pay?

Yes. Salaried employees are also entitled to public holiday pay, although their normal salary can already satisfy some or all of the required amount.

What Do You Get If You Work on a Stat Holiday in Saskatchewan?

Most employees who work on a statutory holiday receive public holiday pay plus 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked.

For example, if you earn $20 per hour and work eight hours on a public holiday:

• You receive your regular public holiday pay.
• You also receive $30 per hour for the eight hours worked.

That premium applies to most employees, including many managers and professionals.

Are there special rules for some workplaces?

Yes. Saskatchewan has special public holiday rules for certain employees and industries.

These include:

• Employees operating well drilling rigs.
• Employees working in commercial hog operations.
• Certain full-time employees in hospitals, educational institutions, nursing homes, hotels and restaurants.

If you work in one of these areas, check the specific Saskatchewan Employment Standards rules that apply to your job.

How Does Overtime Work During a Stat Holiday Week?

In a week with a public holiday, Saskatchewan employees generally qualify for weekly overtime after 32 hours instead of 40.

Hours worked on the public holiday are not included in that 32-hour weekly overtime calculation because they are already paid at the holiday premium rate.

Daily overtime rules still apply based on your regular schedule.

Does every hour worked on the holiday count as overtime?

No. Public holiday premium pay and overtime are separate entitlements.

Hours worked on the holiday normally receive the 1.5-times holiday premium, while other hours during the week can qualify for overtime under the reduced weekly threshold.

Can a Saskatchewan Stat Holiday Be Moved to Another Day?

Yes, most Saskatchewan public holidays can be observed on a different day if the legal requirements are met.

An employer and employees can generally agree in writing to substitute another day if:

• The substituted holiday is taken within four weeks of the original holiday.
• The agreement meets Saskatchewan Employment Standards requirements.

Remembrance Day cannot be moved using this ordinary substitution process.

What if the holiday falls on a Saturday?

A Saskatchewan public holiday that falls on a Saturday is not automatically observed on another day.

What if the holiday falls on a Sunday?

Special Sunday rules apply to New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Remembrance Day when the workplace is normally closed on Sundays. In those cases, the following Monday is observed.

Which Holidays Are Not Stat Holidays in Saskatchewan?

Several commonly observed holidays are not statutory public holidays under Saskatchewan employment standards law.

These include:

• Easter Monday
• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Christmas Eve
• Boxing Day

Employers can still choose to provide these days off through an employment contract, workplace policy or other agreement.

Is Truth and Reconciliation Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?

No. September 30 is not a statutory holiday for most provincially regulated Saskatchewan employees.

It is a federal general holiday for federally regulated employees.

What about federally regulated employees in Saskatchewan?

Federally regulated employees follow federal general-holiday rules instead of Saskatchewan’s provincial holiday rules.

This includes many employees working for banks, airlines, telecommunications companies and interprovincial transportation businesses. See our guide to federal statutory holidays in Canada.

Saskatchewan Stat Holiday FAQs

How many stat holidays are there in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan has 10 statutory public holidays.

Is Remembrance Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?

Yes. November 11 is one of Saskatchewan’s 10 statutory holidays.

Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?

Yes. Thanksgiving Day is a statutory public holiday in Saskatchewan.

Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?

No. Boxing Day is not a statutory holiday under Saskatchewan employment standards law.

Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?

Yes. Victoria Day is one of Saskatchewan’s 10 statutory holidays.

Do part-time employees get stat holiday pay?

Yes. Public holiday pay generally applies regardless of how many hours you work or how you are paid.

Can my employer make me work on a stat holiday?

Yes. If you work the holiday, you must receive the compensation required by Saskatchewan law.

Note: Samfiru Tumarkin LLP does not currently handle employment-law matters in Saskatchewan. Employees with concerns about unpaid public holiday pay can contact Saskatchewan Employment Standards for information about enforcing their provincial rights. We do handle long-term disability claims in Saskatchewan, specifically when those LTD claims are denied.