--- title: "Detailed stat holiday info for Canadian businesses: Labour Day" description: Labour Day takes place on the first Monday in September. It’s one of the five statutory holidays that’s recognized in all provinces and territories across Canada. image: https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogPost_LabourDay_August2.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/detailed-stat-holiday-info-for-canadian-businesses-labour-day#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/detailed-stat-holiday-info-for-canadian-businesses-labour-day#footer-en) ![A collage of photographs of locations across Canada accompanied by text that reads, “Stat holiday legislation roundup: Labour Day”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_LabourDay_August2.jpg) # Detailed stat holiday info for Canadian businesses: Labour Day Aug 02, 2024 [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources) ![Payworks](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/inTheLoop-ring-150px.png) Payworks Share this article [![Share this on Facebook.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.payworks.ca/detailed-stat-holiday-info-for-canadian-businesses-labour-day) [![Share this on Twitter.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](http://twitter.com/share?text=A%20great%20article%20from%20Payworks!&url=https://blog.payworks.ca/detailed-stat-holiday-info-for-canadian-businesses-labour-day) [![Share this on LinkedIn.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/button.gif)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.payworks.ca/detailed-stat-holiday-info-for-canadian-businesses-labour-day&title=&summary=&source) While the way you spend your Labour Day – the last statutory holiday of the summer! – is up to you, adherance to the legislative components that surround it is a must-do for your to-do list. If you have a team to manage or a business to run, we have the info to help guide you to ensure your [payroll](https://www.payworks.ca/solutions/payroll) is [compliant](https://blog.payworks.ca/weve-got-compliance-down-to-a-science-heres-how-we-can-help-keep-your-business-on-track?hsLang=en-ca). ## What is Labour Day? Labour Day takes place each year on the first Monday in September. It’s also one of the [five statutory holidays](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/paid-holidays-canada) recognized in all provinces and territories across Canada. Like all statutory holidays, Labour Day is subject to specific banking and payroll legislation in which the parameters for employee eligibility, holiday pay and more pay can differ between jurisdictions. Canadian employers have to navigate this legislation based on where they and their employees are located, which is why we’re taking a closer look at the legislation for this statutory holiday by province and territory… ## Federal No surprises here: Labour Day’s Canada-wide recognition includes the [federal government](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/public-holidays.html) and federally-regulated workplaces. **It’s important for Canadian employers to be aware of federal statutory holidays because they impact and change both their payroll processing and pay dates, regardless of the jurisdiction in which their business is located.** This is because Payments Canada, the organization responsible for payment clearing and settlement, is federally regulated and as such observes the Labour Day statutory holiday. For a list of federally-regulated workplaces, visit: [https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/workplace/federally-regulated-industries.html](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/workplace/federally-regulated-industries.html). ## British Columbia (BC) Labour Day is a [statutory holiday](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays) in [BC](https://blog.payworks.ca/navigating-british-columbia-payroll-legislation-let-us-help-you?hsLang=en-ca). Eligible employees receive statutory pay whether they work on Labour Day or not. For more info on statutory holidays in BC, visit: [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employment-standards-advice/employment-standards/statutory-holidays). ## Alberta Labour Day is a [general holiday](https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-general-holidays#jumplinks-2) in the Province of [Alberta](https://blog.payworks.ca/your-guide-to-unique-and-tricky-to-navigate-alberta-payroll-legislation?hsLang=en-ca), where eligible employees are to be paid for working on or in lieu of this day. For more info on general holidays in the province, visit: [https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-general-holidays#jumplinks-2](https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-general-holidays#jumplinks-2). ## Saskatchewan Labour Day is a [public holiday](https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/employment-standards/public-statutory-holidays/list-of-saskatchewan-public-holidays) in [Saskatchewan](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-employers-need-to-know-about-saskatchewan-payroll-legislation?hsLang=en-ca), where eligible employees either receive the day off with pay or businesses can remain open with employees receiving pay for working a public holiday. For more info on public holidays in the province, visit: [https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/employment-standards/public-statutory-holidays/list-of-saskatchewan-public-holidays](https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/employment-standards/public-statutory-holidays/list-of-saskatchewan-public-holidays). ## Manitoba Labour Day is a [general holiday](https://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/doc,gen-holidays-after-april-30-07,factsheet.html#q12) in [Manitoba](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-employers-need-to-know-about-manitoba-payroll-legislation-including-important-changes-for-2024?hsLang=en-ca), where most employees with receive general holiday pay whether they’re working or not. For more info on general holidays in the province, visit: [https://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/doc,gen-holidays-after-april-30-07,factsheet.html#q12](https://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/doc,gen-holidays-after-april-30-07,factsheet.html#q12). ## Ontario Labour Day is a [public holiday](https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/public-holidays) in [Ontario](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-employers-need-to-know-about-ontario-payroll-legislation?hsLang=en-ca), where eligible employees will generally receive the day off and be paid public holiday pay. For more info on public holidays in the province, visit: [https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/public-holidays](https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0/public-holidays). ## Québec Labour Day is a [paid statutory holiday](https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/en/working-conditions/leave/statutory-holidays/list-paid-statutory-holidays) in [Québec](https://blog.payworks.ca/questions-about-qu%C3%A9bec-payroll-legislation-weve-got-you-covered), where eligible employees are to receive the day off and an indemnity. For more info on statutory holidays in Québec, visit: [https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/en/working-conditions/leave/statutory-holidays/list-paid-statutory-holidays](https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/en/working-conditions/leave/statutory-holidays/list-paid-statutory-holidays). ## Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Labour Day is a [public holiday](https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/Publications_Labour_Relations_At_Work_Updates_October-2022.pdf) in [NL](https://blog.payworks.ca/navigating-newfoundland-labrador-payroll-legislation-we-can-help?hsLang=en-ca), where the differing parameters of the two employee eligibility requirements dictate what eligible employees are entitled to receive. For more info on public holidays in the province, visit: [https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/Publications\_Labour\_Relations\_At\_Work\_Updates\_October-2022.pdf](https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/files/Publications_Labour_Relations_At_Work_Updates_October-2022.pdf). ## New Brunswick (NB) Labour Day is a [paid public holiday](https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/es/FactSheets/PublicHolidaysVacation.pdf) in NB. For more info on paid public holidays in the province, visit: [https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/es/FactSheets/PublicHolidaysVacation.pdf](https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/es/FactSheets/PublicHolidaysVacation.pdf). ## Nova Scotia Labour Day is a [paid holiday](https://novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights/holidaychart.asp) in Nova Scotia; it’s also designated as a [retail closing day](https://novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights/uniformclosingfaq.asp) in the province. For more info on paid holidays in Nova Scotia, visit: [https://novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights/holidaychart.asp](https://novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights/holidaychart.asp). ## Prince Edward Island (PEI) Labour Day is a [paid holiday](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/workforce-advanced-learning-and-population/paid-holidays) in PEI. For more info on paid holidays in the province, visit: [https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/workforce-advanced-learning-and-population/paid-holidays](https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/workforce-advanced-learning-and-population/paid-holidays). ## Yukon Labour Day is a [statutory holiday](https://yukon.ca/en/find-yukon-statutory-holiday) in the Yukon, where eligible employees receive a day off with holiday pay. For more info on statutory holidays in the territory, visit: [https://yukon.ca/en/find-yukon-statutory-holiday](https://yukon.ca/en/find-yukon-statutory-holiday). ## Northwest Territories Labour Day is a [statutory holiday](https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/employees/leave-time/statutory-holidays) in the Northwest Territories. For more info on statutory holidays in the territory, visit: [https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/employees/leave-time/statutory-holidays](https://my.hr.gov.nt.ca/employees/leave-time/statutory-holidays). ## Nunavut Labour Day is a [general holiday](https://www.nu-lsco.ca/faq-s) in Nunavut. For more info on the territory’s general holidays, visit: [https://www.nu-lsco.ca/faq-s](https://www.nu-lsco.ca/faq-s).   Did you find this consolidated Labour Day statutory holiday legislation list helpful? If so, you’ll want to download your free copy of Payworks’ Payroll Guide. It’s a handy resource that helps Canadian businesses stay up-to-date all year round when it comes to navigating federal and provincial holidays, bank closures, and much more: [https://www.payworks.ca/landing-pages/campaigns/payroll-guide](https://www.payworks.ca/landing-pages/campaigns/payroll-guide). Key topics in this article: [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources)[Payroll Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/payroll-resources)[Business Owner](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/business-owner)[SME](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/sme)[Payroll Management](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/payroll-management)[Legislation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/legislation) These articles are produced by Payworks as an information service. They are not intended to substitute professional legal, regulatory, tax, or financial advice. Readers must rely on their own advisors, as applicable, for such advice. 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