If the possibility of missing your payroll deadline during stat holidays stresses you out, don't worry, you're in the right place! Keep reading to learn how to find your payroll "run-by" date so you'll never be confused or worried about running payroll late again.
We've also included the 2026 Statutory Holidays Calendar, which shows all stat holidays across Canada and a helpful list of Holidays by Province for you to refer to.
Since banks are closed on statutory holidays, typically, Humi will adjust your payroll "run-by" date to align with this change. Knowing your payroll "run-by" date ensures you won't miss your payroll deadline.
Your Run By Date Could Change
If your payday falls on a holiday, both the payday and the payroll "run-by" deadline may be shifted up by one business day.
Your payroll "run-by" date is the deadline for processing payroll to ensure employees are paid on time based on your company's pay schedule. The cut-off is always 4:30 PM EST on that date.
How to Find Your Payroll "Run By" Date
You can locate your payroll run-by date in two spots within the Payroll module.
- In Payroll, you'll see the run-by date under the "Run by" column.
- When you click into the payroll, just below the payroll date, you'll find the payroll run-by date again.
Always Refer to the Run By Date
The payroll run-by date is your most reliable reference for knowing exactly when to process payroll to ensure it's always completed on time.
List of Canadian Holidays
The table below displays all* statutory holidays across Canada and their observed day. Refer to your payroll "run-by" date, as explained in the section above, to know when to process payroll to ensure you pay your employees on time.
| Holiday | 2026 | Day Observed | Region Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thurs. January 1st | Thurs. January 1st | Nationwide |
| Islander Day | Mon. February 16th | 3rd Monday in February | PE |
| Family Day | Mon. February 16th | 3rd Monday in February | AB, BC, NB, ON, SK |
| Heritage Day | Mon. February 16th | 3rd Monday in February | NS |
| Louis Riel Day | Mon. February 16th | 3rd Monday in February | MB |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tues. March 17th | Tuesday, March 17th | NL |
| Good Friday | Fri. April 3rd | The Friday before Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| St. George's Day | Mon. April 20th | The Monday closest to April 23rd | NL |
| Victoria Day | Mon. May 18th | The Monday preceding May 25th | Nationwide, except NB, NL, NS, PE |
| National Indigenous Peoples Day | Sun. June 21st | Sun. June 21st | NT, YK |
| June Holiday (NL) | Mon. June 22nd | Nearest Monday to June 24th | NL |
| St. Jean Baptiste Day | Wed. June 24th | Wed. June 24th | QC |
| Canada Day | Wed. July 1st | Wednesday, July 1st | Nationwide |
| Nunavut Day | Thurs. July 9th | Thurs. July 9th | NU |
| Orangeman's Day | Mon. July 13th | Mon. July 13th | NL |
| Civic Holiday | Mon. August 3rd | First Monday in August | AB, BC, NB, NU, ON, SK |
| Discovery Day | Mon. August 17th | Third Monday in August | YK |
| Labour Day | Mon. September 7th | First Monday in September | Nationwide |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Wed. September 30th | Wed. September 30th | BC, MB, NT, PE, YK |
| Thanksgiving Day | Mon. October 12th | Second Monday in Oct | Nationwide, except NB, NL, NS, PE |
| Remembrance Day | Wed. November 11th | Wed. November 11th | Nationwide, except NS, ON, MB, QC |
| Christmas Day | Fri. December 25th | Friday, December 25th | Nationwide |
| Boxing Day | Sat. December 26th | Mon. December 28th (Observed) | ON, NL |
*All calendar dates in this section are for reference only and may not include all applicable holidays for your province or territory. For current dates and policies, please visit https://canada.ca or your local government website.
Federal Holidays:
Click here for a list of all Federal holidays currently observed in Canada.
Holidays by Province:
Use the links below to find the statutory holidays for your province.
Holiday Paydays: What Happens to Your Run-By Date?
If your payday falls on a holiday, both your payday and the payroll "run-by" date will likely shift up by one business day.
For example, if your payday is set for Good Friday (April 3, 2026), your run-by date will move up by a business day, and your payday will be adjusted to the day before Good Friday (Thursday, April 2).