How many paydays are in 2025?
2025 has 24 semi-monthly paydays.
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2025 Pay Calendar Canada
24 semi-monthly paydays in 2025, anchored to the first Friday (Friday, January 3, 2025). To customise the anchor and province, use the interactive calculator.
Schedule
| # | Scheduled | Pay date | Wk | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, January 3, 2025 | Friday, January 3, 2025 | W1 | |
| 2 | Sunday, January 19, 2025 | Friday, January 17, 2025 | W3 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 3 | Monday, February 3, 2025 | Monday, February 3, 2025 | W6 | |
| 4 | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | W8 | |
| 5 | Thursday, March 6, 2025 | Thursday, March 6, 2025 | W10 | |
| 6 | Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Friday, March 21, 2025 | W12 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 7 | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | Friday, April 4, 2025 | W14 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 8 | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | W17 | |
| 9 | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | W19 | |
| 10 | Friday, May 23, 2025 | Friday, May 23, 2025 | W21 | |
| 11 | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | Friday, June 6, 2025 | W23 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 12 | Monday, June 23, 2025 | Monday, June 23, 2025 | W26 | |
| 13 | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | W28 | |
| 14 | Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Thursday, July 24, 2025 | W30 | |
| 15 | Friday, August 8, 2025 | Friday, August 8, 2025 | W32 | |
| 16 | Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Friday, August 22, 2025 | W34 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 17 | Monday, September 8, 2025 | Monday, September 8, 2025 | W37 | |
| 18 | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | W39 | |
| 19 | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | Thursday, October 9, 2025 | W41 | |
| 20 | Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Friday, October 24, 2025 | W43 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 21 | Sunday, November 9, 2025 | Friday, November 7, 2025 | W45 | Shifted (weekend) |
| 22 | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | W48 | |
| 23 | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | W50 | |
| 24 | Friday, December 26, 2025 | Friday, December 26, 2025 | 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.