Prince Edward Island stat holidays 2026
Employees in Prince Edward Island get 8 paid holidays in 2026. Here is every date, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
Prince Edward Island statutory holidays 2026
| Holiday | 2026 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Thursday | January 1 every year | |
| Feb 16 Monday | the third Monday of February | |
| Apr 3 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| Jul 1 Wednesday | July 1 every year | |
| Sep 7 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
| Sep 30 Wednesday | September 30 every year | |
| Nov 11 Wednesday | November 11 every year | |
| Dec 25 Friday | December 25 every year |
Add them to your calendar: 2026 (.ics)
Days off that are not statutory in Prince Edward Island
Banks, schools or government offices may close on these, but employers do not have to give a paid day off.
Who gets holiday pay
- PEI’s new Employment Standards Act (in force June 30, 2026) has no minimum length of service.
- You lose the holiday only if, without your employer’s permission or a reasonable cause, you fail to work both your last work day before and your first work day after it.
How holiday pay is calculated
Under the new Employment Standards Act, holiday pay is 5% of the wages (without overtime) you earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday, including pay for vacation and other holidays in that period. This replaced the older 30-day rules on June 30, 2026.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you get 1.5 times your wage for the time worked plus holiday pay, or your regular rate plus another day off with pay before your next vacation.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
If a holiday falls on a day you do not work, you get a day off with pay on your next work day, the work day after your vacation, or a day you agree on before your next vacation.
Long weekends in Prince Edward Island in 2026
- Islander DayFeb 14 – Feb 163 days
- Good FridayApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Labour DaySep 5 – Sep 73 days
- Christmas DayDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in Prince Edward Island in 2026?
There are 8 paid holidays in Prince Edward Island in 2026: New Year's Day, Islander Day, Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
+What is the first stat holiday in Prince Edward Island in 2026?
New Year's Day, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the paid holidays in Prince Edward Island, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Victoria Day is not one of the paid holidays in Prince Edward Island, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Civic Holiday is not one of the paid holidays in Prince Edward Island, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Thanksgiving is not one of the paid holidays in Prince Edward Island, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the paid holidays in Prince Edward Island, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
Sources
Checked against these sources on October 17, 2026. General information, not legal advice: your employment contract or collective agreement can give more.