Civic Holiday Pay Calculator Ontario

How to Use This Calculator

Using our civic holiday pay calculator is simple:

1. Enter your hourly wage in the "Hourly Wage" field
2. Enter the number of hours you worked during the holiday period in the "Hours Worked" field
3. Click the "Calculate" button to see your holiday pay amount

The calculator will display your total holiday pay based on the information you've entered. You can also use the "Reset" button to clear all fields and start over.

How Civic Holiday Pay Works in Ontario

In Ontario, civic holiday pay is calculated based on the number of hours you worked during a recognized holiday. The standard calculation method is:

The holiday pay rate is typically 1.5 times your regular hourly wage, but this can vary depending on your employment contract or collective agreement.

Key Points to Remember

• Civic holidays in Ontario include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• You must have worked at least one hour during the holiday to be entitled to holiday pay
• Your employer is required to pay you for any hours you worked on a civic holiday

Formula Used

The formula for calculating civic holiday pay in Ontario is:

Where:

• Hourly Wage = Your regular hourly wage
• Hours Worked = Number of hours you worked on the holiday
• Holiday Pay Rate = Typically 1.5 (150%) of your regular hourly wage

Worked Examples

Example 1: Standard Holiday Pay

If you earn $20 per hour and worked 8 hours on a holiday:

You would be entitled to $240 in holiday pay.

Example 2: Partial Holiday Work

If you earn $15 per hour and worked 4 hours on a holiday:

You would be entitled to $90 in holiday pay.