SOURCE:    Vacation Tracker
TITLE:     PEI Stat Holidays 2026: Dates, Long Weekends & Holiday Pay
URL:       https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2026/
LANG:      en
PUBLISHED: 2026-10-31
UPDATED:   2026-11-01
SUMMARY:   All 8 Prince Edward Island stat holidays for 2026 with dates, which days aren't statutory, holiday pay rules and free calendar downloads.

# Prince Edward Island Statutory Holidays 2026

Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2026, plus several more that many employers give.

Last updated on Nov 1, 2026.

## All 2026 holidays in Prince Edward Island

| Holiday | Date | Day of week | Substitute day | Type | Paid by law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | Thursday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Islander Day | 2026-02-16 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Good Friday | 2026-04-03 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Easter Monday | 2026-04-06 | Monday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Canada Day | 2026-07-01 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Gold Cup Parade Day | 2026-08-21 | Friday |  | Commonly given | Not required |
| Labour Day | 2026-09-07 | Monday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Paid holiday under PEI Employment Standards Act s.6(1)(f)) | 2026-09-30 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Remembrance Day | 2026-11-11 | Wednesday |  | Statutory | Required by law |
| Christmas Day | 2026-12-25 | Friday |  | Statutory | Required by law |

## What employers need to know

**Who qualifies.** When a paid holiday falls on an employee's work day, you must give them the day off with pay. An employee loses the paid holiday if they skip both their last scheduled work day before it and their first scheduled work day after it, without your permission or a reasonable cause. Employees who can choose whether or not to work when you ask them are also excluded.

**Holiday pay.** Holiday pay is 5% of the employee's wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday, not counting overtime. Pay for vacation taken and for any other paid holiday in those 4 weeks counts toward the total.

**Working on a holiday.** If an employee works a paid holiday, you have two options. Pay 1.5 times their regular wage rate for the hours worked plus their regular holiday pay. Or pay their regular rate for the hours worked and give them another paid day off, on a date you both agree, before their next annual vacation.

**Holidays that fall on a weekend.** If a paid holiday falls on a day the employee does not normally work, they still get a paid day off. It goes on their next work day after the holiday, their next work day after their annual vacation, or a day you both agree on before their next annual vacation. If the holiday falls during paid vacation, the vacation gets one extra work day.

Full rules: Prince Edward Island leave laws: https://vacationtracker.io/leave-laws/canada/prince-edward-island/

## Maximize your PTO in 2026

These are our suggestions for the best days to take off in Prince Edward Island. Each one joins a few PTO days to a holiday and a weekend. Take all 11 suggested PTO days and you get **35 days off across 8 breaks**, including 5 long weekends. Pick a break to see it on the calendar.

- Take Friday, January 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4 (New Year's Day).
- Take Friday, February 13 off to get a 4-day weekend from February 13 to 16 (Islander Day).
- Take Thursday, April 2 off to get a 4-day weekend from April 2 to 5 (Good Friday).
- Take Friday, September 4 off to get a 4-day weekend from September 4 to 7 (Labour Day).
- Take Thursday, December 24 off to get a 4-day weekend from December 24 to 27 (Christmas Day).
- Take Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 off to get a 5-day break from June 27 to July 1 (Canada Day).
- Take Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29 off to get a 5-day break from September 26 to 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).
- Take Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10 off to get a 5-day break from November 7 to 11 (Remembrance Day).

## Compare provinces and territories

| Province or territory | Statutory holidays in 2026 | Holidays others don't have |
|---|---|---|
| [Alberta](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/alberta/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [British Columbia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/british-columbia/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Manitoba](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/manitoba/2026/) | 9 | None |
| [New Brunswick](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/new-brunswick/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/newfoundland-and-labrador/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Northwest Territories](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/northwest-territories/2026/) | 11 | None |
| [Nova Scotia](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nova-scotia/2026/) | 6 | None |
| [Nunavut](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/nunavut/2026/) | 11 | Nunavut Day |
| [Ontario](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/ontario/2026/) | 9 | Boxing Day |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/prince-edward-island/2026/) | 8 | None |
| [Quebec](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/quebec/2026/) | 8 | National Holiday |
| [Saskatchewan](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/saskatchewan/2026/) | 10 | None |
| [Yukon](https://vacationtracker.io/holidays/canada/yukon/2026/) | 11 | Discovery Day |

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the stat holidays in Prince Edward Island in 2026?
Prince Edward Island has 8 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1), Islander Day (Monday, February 16), Good Friday (Friday, April 3), Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1), Labour Day (Monday, September 7), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Wednesday, September 30), Remembrance Day (Wednesday, November 11) and Christmas Day (Friday, December 25). Victoria Day, Thanksgiving, Boxing Day, Easter Monday and Gold Cup Parade Day are not statutory in Prince Edward Island.


Q: Is Victoria Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Victoria Day isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Monday, May 18. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: Is Thanksgiving a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Thanksgiving isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Monday, October 12. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: Is Boxing Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Boxing Day isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, December 26. Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines and telecoms, must still give it under the Canada Labour Code.


Q: Is Gold Cup Parade Day a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
No. Gold Cup Parade Day isn't a statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island, so provincially regulated employers don't have to give it. Some public-sector employees get it through their collective agreement. In 2026 it falls on Friday, August 21.


Q: How is stat holiday pay calculated in Prince Edward Island?
Holiday pay is 5% of the employee's wages earned in the 4 weeks before the holiday, not counting overtime. Pay for vacation taken and for any other paid holiday in those 4 weeks counts toward the total.


Q: Who qualifies for stat holiday pay in Prince Edward Island?
When a paid holiday falls on an employee's work day, you must give them the day off with pay. An employee loses the paid holiday if they skip both their last scheduled work day before it and their first scheduled work day after it, without your permission or a reasonable cause. Employees who can choose whether or not to work when you ask them are also excluded.


Q: What do employees get for working on a stat holiday in Prince Edward Island?
If an employee works a paid holiday, you have two options. Pay 1.5 times their regular wage rate for the hours worked plus their regular holiday pay. Or pay their regular rate for the hours worked and give them another paid day off, on a date you both agree, before their next annual vacation.


Q: What happens if a stat holiday falls on a weekend in Prince Edward Island?
In 2026, no statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island falls on a weekend. If a paid holiday falls on a day the employee does not normally work, they still get a paid day off. It goes on their next work day after the holiday, their next work day after their annual vacation, or a day you both agree on before their next annual vacation. If the holiday falls during paid vacation, the vacation gets one extra work day.


## Sources

- Hours of Work and Wage Standards | Government of Prince Edward Island: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/hours-of-work-and-wage-standards
- Bill 22 (2021) An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act (No. 2) - s.6(1) paid holidays: https://docs.assembly.pe.ca/download/dms?objectId=bc5c7da2-16b5-4aa7-bbc8-5de5c2f25046&fileName=bill-22.pdf

Holiday calendar data includes date-holidays (CC BY-SA 3.0), checked against the official sources above.
Holiday dates come from public sources. Check your employment contract and the official sources above before you rely on them.

CSV: https://vacationtracker.io/static/data/holiday-pages/canada/prince-edward-island-holidays-2026.csv