Is Saskatchewan Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Saskatchewan Day is a public holiday in Saskatchewan under the The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
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| 2027 | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
Who gets it
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.
If you work that day
If you work, you get 1.5 times your hourly wage for all hours worked, plus public holiday pay.
Federally regulated workers
Saskatchewan 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
It isn't a retail closing day in Saskatchewan, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Sources
- Government of Saskatchewan: Paying employees for public holidays · checked 2026-10-16
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Saskatchewan Day a stat holiday in Saskatchewan?
Yes. Saskatchewan Day is a public holiday in Saskatchewan under the The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
When is Saskatchewan Day in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, August 3, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, August 2, 2027 in 2027.
Who gets Saskatchewan Day off with pay in Saskatchewan?
All employees, including new employees, get public holiday pay.
How is holiday pay calculated in Saskatchewan?
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.
What if I work on Saskatchewan Day?
If you work, you get 1.5 times your hourly wage for all hours worked, plus public holiday pay.