Is Islander Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Islander Day is a paid holiday in Prince Edward Island under the Employment Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, February 15, 2027 |
Who gets it
You lose holiday pay if you miss both your last shift before and your first shift after the holiday without your employer's permission.
Holiday pay
Holiday pay is 5% of your regular wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday.
If you work that day
If you work, you get 1.5 times your regular wage for hours worked plus holiday pay, or a paid day off at a later date.
Federally regulated workers
Islander Day isn't one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so federally regulated employers such as banks and Canada Post don't have to give it.
Store closing rules
Islander Day is a retail closing day in P.E.I.: most retailers must close.
- P.E.I. Retail Business Holidays Act · checked 2026-10-15
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
Sources
- Government of P.E.I.: Paid holidays · checked 2026-10-15
- P.E.I. Retail Business Holidays Act · checked 2026-10-15
- Retail Council of Canada: Holiday store hours by province · checked 2026-10-15
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Islander Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
Yes. Islander Day is a paid holiday in Prince Edward Island under the Employment Standards Act.
When is Islander Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, February 16, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, February 15, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Islander Day off with pay in Prince Edward Island?
You lose holiday pay if you miss both your last shift before and your first shift after the holiday without your employer's permission.
How is holiday pay calculated in Prince Edward Island?
Holiday pay is 5% of your regular wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday.
What if I work on Islander Day?
If you work, you get 1.5 times your regular wage for hours worked plus holiday pay, or a paid day off at a later date.