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2026 Pay Calendar Canada

52 weekly paydays in 2026, anchored to the first Friday (Friday, January 2, 2026). To customise the anchor and province, use the interactive calculator.

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Schedule

#ScheduledPay dateWkNote
1Friday, January 2, 2026Friday, January 2, 2026W1
2Friday, January 9, 2026Friday, January 9, 2026W2
3Friday, January 16, 2026Friday, January 16, 2026W3
4Friday, January 23, 2026Friday, January 23, 2026W4
5Friday, January 30, 2026Friday, January 30, 2026W5
6Friday, February 6, 2026Friday, February 6, 2026W6
7Friday, February 13, 2026Friday, February 13, 2026W7
8Friday, February 20, 2026Friday, February 20, 2026W8
9Friday, February 27, 2026Friday, February 27, 2026W9
10Friday, March 6, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026W10
11Friday, March 13, 2026Friday, March 13, 2026W11
12Friday, March 20, 2026Friday, March 20, 2026W12
13Friday, March 27, 2026Friday, March 27, 2026W13
14Friday, April 3, 2026Thursday, April 2, 2026W14Shifted (Good Friday)
15Friday, April 10, 2026Friday, April 10, 2026W15
16Friday, April 17, 2026Friday, April 17, 2026W16
17Friday, April 24, 2026Friday, April 24, 2026W17
18Friday, May 1, 2026Friday, May 1, 2026W18
19Friday, May 8, 2026Friday, May 8, 2026W19
20Friday, May 15, 2026Friday, May 15, 2026W20Next payday
21Friday, May 22, 2026Friday, May 22, 2026W21
22Friday, May 29, 2026Friday, May 29, 2026W22
23Friday, June 5, 2026Friday, June 5, 2026W23
24Friday, June 12, 2026Friday, June 12, 2026W24
25Friday, June 19, 2026Friday, June 19, 2026W25
26Friday, June 26, 2026Friday, June 26, 2026W26
27Friday, July 3, 2026Friday, July 3, 2026W27
28Friday, July 10, 2026Friday, July 10, 2026W28
29Friday, July 17, 2026Friday, July 17, 2026W29
30Friday, July 24, 2026Friday, July 24, 2026W30
31Friday, July 31, 2026Friday, July 31, 2026W31
32Friday, August 7, 2026Friday, August 7, 2026W32
33Friday, August 14, 2026Friday, August 14, 2026W33
34Friday, August 21, 2026Friday, August 21, 2026W34
35Friday, August 28, 2026Friday, August 28, 2026W35
36Friday, September 4, 2026Friday, September 4, 2026W36
37Friday, September 11, 2026Friday, September 11, 2026W37
38Friday, September 18, 2026Friday, September 18, 2026W38
39Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026W39
40Friday, October 2, 2026Friday, October 2, 2026W40
41Friday, October 9, 2026Friday, October 9, 2026W41
42Friday, October 16, 2026Friday, October 16, 2026W42
43Friday, October 23, 2026Friday, October 23, 2026W43
44Friday, October 30, 2026Friday, October 30, 2026W44
45Friday, November 6, 2026Friday, November 6, 2026W45
46Friday, November 13, 2026Friday, November 13, 2026W46
47Friday, November 20, 2026Friday, November 20, 2026W47
48Friday, November 27, 2026Friday, November 27, 2026W48
49Friday, December 4, 2026Friday, December 4, 2026W49
50Friday, December 11, 2026Friday, December 11, 2026W50
51Friday, December 18, 2026Friday, December 18, 2026W51
52Friday, December 25, 2026Thursday, December 24, 2026W52Shifted (Christmas Day)

Frequently asked questions

How many paydays are in 2026?

2026 has 52 weekly paydays.

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.

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