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Vacation Pay Calculator Canada (2026)
The exact minimum vacation pay for any province — 4%, 6%, Saskatchewan's 3/52, or the federal 8% — from gross wages and years of service.
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Include overtime, commissions, and most bonuses.
Ontario: 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 5 years
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2026 Minimum Vacation Pay by Province
| Jurisdiction | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Ontario | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 5 years |
| British Columbia | 4% after 5 days of employment; 6% after 5 years |
| Alberta | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 5 years |
| Saskatchewan | 3 weeks (3/52 ≈ 5.77%); 4 weeks (4/52 ≈ 7.69%) after 10 years |
| Manitoba | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 5 years |
| Quebec | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after just 3 years |
| New Brunswick | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 8 years |
| Nova Scotia | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 8 years |
| Prince Edward Island | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 8 years |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2 weeks (4%); 3 weeks (6%) after 15 years |
| Federally regulated (banks, telecom, transport) | 4% after 1 year; 6% after 5 years; 8% after 10 years |
Minimums under each employment-standards regime, verified July 2026. Employment contracts and collective agreements can provide more (never less). Verify current rules with your province.
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