Vacation pay · Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan vacation pay.
How much vacation pay you are owed in Saskatchewan, and how many weeks of vacation time your years of service entitle you to.
Saskatchewan gives three weeks of vacation and vacation pay of 3/52 of wages (5.77%) after each year of employment, rising to four weeks and 4/52 (7.69%) after ten years with the same employer.
It is the most generous entitlement in Canada — every other province starts at two weeks and 4%. Saskatchewan also includes overtime and public holiday pay in the base, which most provinces exclude.
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How Saskatchewan vacation entitlement steps up
| Length of service | Vacation time | Vacation pay |
|---|---|---|
| From the first year up to 10 years | 3 weeks | 5.77% |
| 10 years and over | 4 weeks | 7.69% |
Saskatchewan is the most generous vacation regime in Canada: three weeks from the first year, where every other province starts at two. The percentages are expressed as fractions of the year — 3/52 (5.77%) and 4/52 (7.69%). Everyone is covered, including casual, temporary and seasonal employees and those who have not worked a full year; a partial first year earns 1.25 vacation days per month. Unused vacation pay must be paid within 11 months of the entitlement arising.
Source, last verified 2 September 2026: Government of Saskatchewan — Annual vacation and vacation pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much vacation does Saskatchewan give?
Three weeks after each year of employment, with vacation pay of 3/52 of wages — that is 5.77%. After ten years with the same employer it becomes four weeks and 4/52, or 7.69%.
That is the most generous statutory vacation entitlement in Canada. Every other province starts new employees at two weeks and 4%.
Does overtime count toward Saskatchewan vacation pay?
Yes, and this is unusual. Saskatchewan includes overtime, public holiday pay and vacation pay in the wages vacation pay is calculated on.
Alberta and Manitoba both exclude overtime from the same calculation, so identical earnings produce different vacation pay across the prairie provinces.
Do part-time and casual employees get vacation pay in Saskatchewan?
Yes. All eligible full-time, part-time, casual, temporary and seasonal employees receive vacation pay, including those who have not worked a full year.
A partial first year earns vacation at 1.25 days per month, with pay still calculated at 3/52 of the earnings for those months.
When must Saskatchewan vacation pay be paid out?
If the vacation is not taken, the vacation pay must be paid within 11 months after the entitlement arises.
On termination, any unpaid vacation pay is due within 14 days. Service carries over through a sale, lease or transfer of the business.
Estimate only — not legal advice
This calculator produces an estimate from the published employment-standards minimums. It is not legal advice and it is not a determination of what you are owed. Vacation entitlement in Saskatchewan is set by Saskatchewan Employment Standards.
Collective agreements, employment contracts, exemptions for your occupation, averaging agreements and permits can all change the answer. For a binding answer, contact the employment-standards office named above or a lawyer.