Average Vacation Days: Canada vs US (2026) — Canada Guarantees 10+, the US Guarantees 0
The gap between Canada’s mandated generous vacation, paid parental leave, and overall work-life balance versus the US’s employer-driven approach has never been more relevant. With Canada ranking #7 and the US #59 in the 2025 Global Life-Work Balance Index, US businesses face real talent-attraction pressure. The good news? Modern PTO tracking software lets you design and automate competitive custom PTO policies that rival Canada’s benefits—without federal mandates.