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Statutory holidays in Saskatchewan 2026–2027

Saskatchewan has 10 public holidays under the The Saskatchewan Employment Act. Here are the dates, who qualifies and how holiday pay works, from the official government source.

Public holidays

HolidayStatus20262027
New Year's DayStatutory holidayThu, Jan 1Fri, Jan 1
Family DayStatutory holidayMon, Feb 16Mon, Feb 15
Good FridayStatutory holidayFri, Apr 3Fri, Mar 26
Victoria DayStatutory holidayMon, May 18Mon, May 24
Canada DayStatutory holidayWed, Jul 1Thu, Jul 1
Saskatchewan DayStatutory holidayMon, Aug 3Mon, Aug 2
Labour DayStatutory holidayMon, Sep 7Mon, Sep 6
ThanksgivingStatutory holidayMon, Oct 12Mon, Oct 11
Remembrance DayStatutory holidayWed, Nov 11Thu, Nov 11
Christmas DayStatutory holidayFri, Dec 25Sat, Dec 25

Who qualifies

All employees, including new employees, get public holiday pay.

Holiday pay

Public holiday pay is 5% of the wages (not counting overtime or previous public holiday pay) earned in the 28 days before the holiday, however you're paid.

Working on a holiday

If you work, you get 1.5 times your hourly wage for all hours worked, plus public holiday pay.

Other days (not public holidays in Saskatchewan)

HolidayStatus20262027
Easter MondayNot a stat holidayMon, Apr 6Mon, Mar 29
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationNot a stat holidayWed, Sep 30Thu, Sep 30
Boxing DayNot a stat holidaySat, Dec 26Sun, Dec 26

Federally regulated workers

Employees of federally regulated employers (such as banks and Canada Post) follow the Canada Labour Code instead, which has 10 general holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Details

Tip: This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. If in doubt, check the official source or your province's employment standards office.

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