How many paydays are in 2023?
2023 has 24 semi-monthly paydays.
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2023 Pay Calendar Canada
24 semi-monthly paydays in 2023, anchored to the first Friday (Friday, January 6, 2023). To customise the anchor and province, use the interactive calculator.
Schedule
| # | Scheduled | Pay date | Wk | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, January 6, 2023 | Friday, January 6, 2023 | W1 | |
| 2 | Sunday, January 22, 2023 | Friday, January 20, 2023 | W3 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 3 | Monday, February 6, 2023 | Monday, February 6, 2023 | W6 | |
| 4 | Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | W8 | |
| 5 | Thursday, March 9, 2023 | Thursday, March 9, 2023 | W10 | |
| 6 | Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Friday, March 24, 2023 | W12 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 7 | Sunday, April 9, 2023 | Thursday, April 6, 2023 | W14 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 8 | Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | W17 | |
| 9 | Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | W19 | |
| 10 | Friday, May 26, 2023 | Friday, May 26, 2023 | W21 | |
| 11 | Saturday, June 10, 2023 | Friday, June 9, 2023 | W23 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 12 | Monday, June 26, 2023 | Monday, June 26, 2023 | W26 | |
| 13 | Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | W28 | |
| 14 | Thursday, July 27, 2023 | Thursday, July 27, 2023 | W30 | |
| 15 | Friday, August 11, 2023 | Friday, August 11, 2023 | W32 | |
| 16 | Sunday, August 27, 2023 | Friday, August 25, 2023 | W34 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 17 | Monday, September 11, 2023 | Monday, September 11, 2023 | W37 | |
| 18 | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | W39 | |
| 19 | Thursday, October 12, 2023 | Thursday, October 12, 2023 | W41 | |
| 20 | Saturday, October 28, 2023 | Friday, October 27, 2023 | W43 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 21 | Sunday, November 12, 2023 | Friday, November 10, 2023 | W45 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 22 | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | W48 | |
| 23 | Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | W50 | |
| 24 | Friday, December 29, 2023 | Friday, December 29, 2023 | W52 |
Frequently asked questions
What happens when payday falls on a holiday?
In Canada, payday is shifted to the previous business day (Friday for weekends, previous business day for stat holidays).
Can I use this page for real payroll?
It's a planning guide. For CRA remittance and pay stubs, use your payroll software or consult an accountant.