What happens when payday falls on a holiday?
Canadian payroll practice is to shift payday to the previous business day. Toggle the checkbox to apply this automatically.
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See what week of the year it is right now in Canada, including the current week number and the dates this week starts and ends.
Canadian Pay Period Calculator
Pick your first pay date, frequency, and province to generate a full schedule, with automatic shifts when payday lands on a holiday or weekend.
| # | Scheduled date | Pay date | Wk | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | W38 | |
| 2 | Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | W40 | |
| 3 | Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | W42 | |
| 4 | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | W44 | |
| 5 | Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | W46 | |
| 6 | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | W48 | |
| 7 | Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | W50 | |
| 8 | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | W52 | Shifted (holiday/weekend) |
| 9 | Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | W1 | |
| 10 | Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | W3 | |
| 11 | Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | W5 | |
| 12 | Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | W7 | |
| 13 | Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | W9 | |
| 14 | Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | W11 | |
| 15 | Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | W13 | |
| 16 | Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | W15 | |
| 17 | Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | W17 | |
| 18 | Fri, May 14, 2027 | Fri, May 14, 2027 | W19 | |
| 19 | Fri, May 28, 2027 | Fri, May 28, 2027 | W21 | |
| 20 | Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | W23 | |
| 21 | Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | Fri, Jun 25, 2027 | W25 | |
| 22 | Fri, Jul 9, 2027 | Fri, Jul 9, 2027 | W27 | |
| 23 | Fri, Jul 23, 2027 | Fri, Jul 23, 2027 | W29 | |
| 24 | Fri, Aug 6, 2027 | Fri, Aug 6, 2027 | W31 | |
| 25 | Fri, Aug 20, 2027 | Fri, Aug 20, 2027 | W33 | |
| 26 | Fri, Sep 3, 2027 | Fri, Sep 3, 2027 | W35 |
Canadian Payroll Cycle Planning
Managing a payroll schedule in Canada requires precision, especially with statutory holiday variations between provinces. Whether you are a small business owner running your own payroll or an employee wanting to forecast your income, understanding your pay period structure is crucial.
Most Canadian businesses use either the ISO 8601 week system (Mon–Sun) or the traditional system (Sun–Sat). For weekly or bi-weekly cycles, we recommend using the ISO week number as a constant reference. Mixing systems mid-year is a primary cause of errors in year-end reporting and source deduction remittances.
CRA Compliance: Source deduction remittance dates to the Canada Revenue Agency depend on your pay frequency and remitter type. Our tool helps you visualize actual payment dates, automatically adjusting for paydays that land on a Saturday, Sunday, or provincial holiday, ensuring you never miss a critical deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between semi-monthly and bi-weekly?
Semi-monthly = 24 paydays per year (e.g. 15th and end of month). Bi-weekly = 26 paydays per year (every 14 days). Most Canadian employers use one of the two.
Does the calculation vary by province?
Yes — statutory holidays differ by province (Family Day, Civic Holiday, etc.). Pick your province to align the schedule.