Prince Edward Island has eight paid holidays, including Islander Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A new Employment Standards Act took effect on June 30, 2026.
Prince Edward Island statutory holidays 2026
Holidays in bold are added on top of the five observed across Canada.
Rules for employers
Who qualifies for holiday pay
• They don't miss their last scheduled shift before or first scheduled shift after the holiday without permission or a valid reason.
• They don't refuse to work a holiday they were asked to work.
If an employee works on a holiday
An employee who works a paid holiday gets either 1.5× their regular rate for hours worked plus holiday pay, or regular wages plus a paid day off on an agreed date before their next vacation.
If a holiday falls on a day off or during vacation
If a paid holiday falls on a day the employee doesn't normally work, give them a paid day off on another day. In 2026, all eight paid holidays fall on weekdays.
Exemptions
Athletes, returning officers and election clerks are excluded. Under the new Act, holiday pay must appear as a separate line on pay statements.
How to calculate holiday pay in Prince Edward Island
Holiday pay = 5% of regular wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday. Overtime is excluded.
Example: an employee earns $25 an hour, works 8 hours a day, and earned $4,000 over 20 days in the past 4 weeks.
Hiring or running payroll in Prince Edward Island?
Borderless AI applies Prince Edward Island's holiday rules and pay calculations automatically. Hire in Prince Edward Island with our Employer of Record or run Canada payroll with Borderless AI. For
other provinces, see Canadian statutory holidays by province.
Frequently asked questions
Is September 30 a stat holiday in PEI?
Yes. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a paid holiday for PEI employers.
What changed for PEI employers in 2026?
A new Employment Standards Act took effect on June 30, 2026. Among other changes, holiday pay must be shown as a separate line on pay statements.
Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in PEI?
No. Victoria Day isn't a paid holiday in Prince Edward Island.
