Saskatchewan stat holidays 2026 & 2027
Employees in Saskatchewan get 10 public holidays in 2026. Here is every date for 2026 and 2027, who qualifies for holiday pay, how it is calculated, and which popular days off are not statutory.
Saskatchewan statutory holidays 2026 & 2027
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Date rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 Thursday | Jan 1 Friday | January 1 every year | |
| Feb 16 Monday | Feb 15 Monday | the third Monday of February | |
| Apr 3 Friday | Mar 26 Friday | the Friday before Easter Sunday | |
| May 18 Monday | May 24 Monday | the Monday on or before May 24 | |
| Jul 1 Wednesday | Jul 1 Thursday | July 1 every year | |
| Aug 3 Monday | Aug 2 Monday | the first Monday of August | |
| Sep 7 Monday | Sep 6 Monday | the first Monday of September | |
| Oct 12 Monday | Oct 11 Monday | the second Monday of October | |
| Nov 11 Wednesday | Nov 11 Thursday | November 11 every year | |
| Dec 25 Friday | Dec 25 Saturday | December 25 every year |
Add them to your calendar: 2026 (.ics) · 2027 (.ics)
Days off that are not statutory in Saskatchewan
Banks, schools or government offices may close on these, but employers do not have to give a paid day off.
It applies only to federally regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan, or where an employer policy or collective agreement gives it.
Who gets holiday pay
- There is no minimum length of service: new employees qualify, as long as they are still employed on the holiday.
How holiday pay is calculated
Public holiday pay is 5% of the wages you earned in the 28 days before the holiday (the same as dividing by 20), including vacation pay and holiday pay for that period but not overtime. Hourly construction workers get 4% of yearly wages instead.
Working on the holiday: If you work the holiday you get 1.5 times your wage for every hour worked, plus the 5% holiday pay. Managers and professionals get the premium too.
When a holiday falls on a weekend or your day off
If your business is normally closed on Sundays and New Year’s Day, Christmas or Remembrance Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is the holiday. Holidays that fall on a Saturday are not moved.
Long weekends in Saskatchewan in 2026
- Family DayFeb 14 – Feb 163 days
- Good FridayApr 3 – Apr 53 days
- Victoria DayMay 16 – May 183 days
- Saskatchewan DayAug 1 – Aug 33 days
- Labour DaySep 5 – Sep 73 days
- ThanksgivingOct 10 – Oct 123 days
- Christmas DayDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Questions people ask
+How many stat holidays are there in Saskatchewan in 2026?
There are 10 public holidays in Saskatchewan in 2026: New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Saskatchewan Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day.
+What is the first stat holiday in Saskatchewan in 2026?
New Year's Day, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
+Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
No. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is not one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay. It applies only to federally regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan, or where an employer policy or collective agreement gives it.
+Is Easter Monday a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
No. Easter Monday is not one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan, so employers do not have to give the day off or pay holiday pay.
+Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
No. Boxing Day is not one of the public holidays in Saskatchewan, 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.