There are 9 statutory holidays in Alberta. They are federal holidays that are recognized provincially.
These statutory holidays (stats), are also called General Holidays.
These General Holidays are to be treated properly by employers according to the Employment Standards Code.
Do I get paid for stat holidays in Alberta?
The answer is yes, you get paid for stat holidays in Alberta.
You will have a paid day off, or extra pay if you work. However, there are parameters and stipulations:
- An employee is entitled to general holiday pay if they have worked for the same employer for at least 30 workdays in the 12 months prior to the holiday.
- Most employees are entitled to general holidays and receive general holiday pay if one of the following applies to them:
- a general holiday is a regular day of work, or
- they have worked on a general holiday that is not a regular day of work
What are the Stat Holidays (General Holidays) in Alberta?
These are the 9 General Holidays in Alberta that employers are obligated to recognize as statutory holidays in accordance with the Employment Standards Code:
- New Years Day: January 1st
- Alberta Family Day: Third Monday in February
- Good Friday: Friday before Easter
- Victoria Day: Monday before May 25
- Canada Day: July 1, except when it falls on a Sunday, then it is July 2
- Labour Day: First Monday in September
- Thanksgiving Day: Second Monday in October
- Remembrance Day: November 11
- Christmas Day: December 25
In Summary
General Holidays (stat holidays) are paid days off, or extra pay if you work. However, there are rules on who gets paid, as it depends on things like length of employment.
