Canadian Employment Standards
Comprehensive reference for employment standards across all Canadian provinces and territories. Includes statutory holidays, vacation pay, sick leave rules, overtime regulations, and official government sources.
Last updated January 2026
13
Jurisdictions
6-11
Statutory Holidays
0-10
Paid Sick Days
4-8%
Vacation Pay Range
Federal (Canada Labour Code)
10
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
10
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Alberta
9
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
British Columbia
11
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
5
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Manitoba
9
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
New Brunswick
8
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Newfoundland and Labrador
6
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Nova Scotia
7
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Northwest Territories
11
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Nunavut
10
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Ontario
9
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Prince Edward Island
8
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
1
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Quebec
8
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
2
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Saskatchewan
10
Statutory Holidays
5.77% (3/52)
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate
Yukon
11
Statutory Holidays
4%
Vacation Pay
0
Paid Sick Days
1.5x
Overtime Rate