How many paydays are in 2026?
2026 has 26 bi-weekly paydays.
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2026 Pay Calendar Canada
26 bi-weekly paydays in 2026, anchored to the first Friday (Friday, January 2, 2026). To customise the anchor and province, use the interactive calculator.
Schedule
| # | Scheduled | Pay date | Wk | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, January 2, 2026 | Friday, January 2, 2026 | W1 | |
| 2 | Friday, January 16, 2026 | Friday, January 16, 2026 | W3 | |
| 3 | Friday, January 30, 2026 | Friday, January 30, 2026 | W5 | |
| 4 | Friday, February 13, 2026 | Friday, February 13, 2026 | W7 | |
| 5 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | W9 | |
| 6 | Friday, March 13, 2026 | Friday, March 13, 2026 | W11 | |
| 7 | Friday, March 27, 2026 | Friday, March 27, 2026 | W13 | |
| 8 | Friday, April 10, 2026 | Friday, April 10, 2026 | W15 | |
| 9 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | W17 | |
| 10 | Friday, May 8, 2026 | Friday, May 8, 2026 | W19 | |
| 11 | Friday, May 22, 2026 | Friday, May 22, 2026 | W21 | Next payday |
| 12 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | Friday, June 5, 2026 | W23 | |
| 13 | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Friday, June 19, 2026 | W25 | |
| 14 | Friday, July 3, 2026 | Friday, July 3, 2026 | W27 | |
| 15 | Friday, July 17, 2026 | Friday, July 17, 2026 | W29 | |
| 16 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | W31 | |
| 17 | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Friday, August 14, 2026 | W33 | |
| 18 | Friday, August 28, 2026 | Friday, August 28, 2026 | W35 | |
| 19 | Friday, September 11, 2026 | Friday, September 11, 2026 | W37 | |
| 20 | Friday, September 25, 2026 | Friday, September 25, 2026 | W39 | |
| 21 | Friday, October 9, 2026 | Friday, October 9, 2026 | W41 | |
| 22 | Friday, October 23, 2026 | Friday, October 23, 2026 | W43 | |
| 23 | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 | W45 | |
| 24 | Friday, November 20, 2026 | Friday, November 20, 2026 | W47 | |
| 25 | Friday, December 4, 2026 | Friday, December 4, 2026 | W49 | |
| 26 | Friday, December 18, 2026 | Friday, December 18, 2026 | W51 |
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.