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Renseignements en Français

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Public Statutory Holidays

Paying Employees for Public Holidays

There are three types of payment for public holidays: public holiday pay, premium pay for working on a public holiday, and overtime.

List of Saskatchewan Public Holidays

There are 10 public (statutory) holidays per year in Saskatchewan.

Special Rules for Public Holidays

There are special public holiday pay rules for employees engaged in the operation of a well drilling rig, employees of commercial hog operations, and full-time employees working in a hospital, educational institution, nursing home, hotel or restaurant.

Public Holiday Pay Calculator

Calculate the amount of public holiday pay owed to an employee.

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