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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 datePay dateWkNote
1Fri, May 15, 2026Fri, May 15, 2026W20
2Fri, May 29, 2026Fri, May 29, 2026W22
3Fri, Jun 12, 2026Fri, Jun 12, 2026W24
4Fri, Jun 26, 2026Fri, Jun 26, 2026W26
5Fri, Jul 10, 2026Fri, Jul 10, 2026W28
6Fri, Jul 24, 2026Fri, Jul 24, 2026W30
7Fri, Aug 7, 2026Fri, Aug 7, 2026W32
8Fri, Aug 21, 2026Fri, Aug 21, 2026W34
9Fri, Sep 4, 2026Fri, Sep 4, 2026W36
10Fri, Sep 18, 2026Fri, Sep 18, 2026W38
11Fri, Oct 2, 2026Fri, Oct 2, 2026W40
12Fri, Oct 16, 2026Fri, Oct 16, 2026W42
13Fri, Oct 30, 2026Fri, Oct 30, 2026W44
14Fri, Nov 13, 2026Fri, Nov 13, 2026W46
15Fri, Nov 27, 2026Fri, Nov 27, 2026W48
16Fri, Dec 11, 2026Fri, Dec 11, 2026W50
17Fri, Dec 25, 2026Thu, Dec 24, 2026W52Shifted (holiday/weekend)
18Fri, Jan 8, 2027Fri, Jan 8, 2027W1
19Fri, Jan 22, 2027Fri, Jan 22, 2027W3
20Fri, Feb 5, 2027Fri, Feb 5, 2027W5
21Fri, Feb 19, 2027Fri, Feb 19, 2027W7
22Fri, Mar 5, 2027Fri, Mar 5, 2027W9
23Fri, Mar 19, 2027Fri, Mar 19, 2027W11
24Fri, Apr 2, 2027Fri, Apr 2, 2027W13
25Fri, Apr 16, 2027Fri, Apr 16, 2027W15
26Fri, Apr 30, 2027Fri, Apr 30, 2027W17

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 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.

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.

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