Holiday Pay Ontario Calculator

Calculate your Ontario holiday pay with our free holiday pay calculator. Ontario law requires employers to pay employees 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all hours worked on a holiday. This calculator helps you determine your holiday pay based on your regular pay rate and hours worked.

How to Calculate Holiday Pay in Ontario

In Ontario, holiday pay is calculated based on your regular hourly wage multiplied by 1.5 for all hours worked on a recognized holiday. Here's how to calculate it manually:

Holiday Pay = Regular Hourly Wage × 1.5 × Hours Worked on Holiday

For example, if you earn $20 per hour and work 8 hours on a holiday, your holiday pay would be:

$20 × 1.5 × 8 = $240

This calculation applies to both full-time and part-time employees. The holiday pay rate is the same for all employees, regardless of their position or seniority.

Holiday Pay for Overtime

If you work overtime on a holiday, the overtime pay is calculated at 1.5 times your regular hourly wage, plus an additional 0.5 times your regular hourly wage for the overtime hours.

Holiday Overtime Pay = (Regular Hourly Wage × 1.5) + (Regular Hourly Wage × 0.5) × Overtime Hours

For example, if you work 4 hours of overtime on a holiday at $20 per hour, your holiday overtime pay would be:

($20 × 1.5) + ($20 × 0.5) × 4 = $30 + $40 = $70

Holiday Pay Rates in Ontario

The Ontario government has established specific holiday pay rates that employers must follow. Here are the key holiday pay rates:

Holiday	Date	Holiday Pay Rate
New Year's Day	January 1	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Family Day	Third Monday in February	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Good Friday	Friday before Easter Sunday	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Victoria Day	Monday before May 25	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Canada Day	July 1	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Labour Day	First Monday in September	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Thanksgiving Day	Second Monday in October	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Christmas Day	December 25	1.5 times regular hourly wage
Boxing Day	December 26	1.5 times regular hourly wage

Employers must pay holiday pay for all hours worked on these holidays, including regular hours and overtime hours. The holiday pay rate is the same for all employees, regardless of their position or seniority.

Note: Some employers may choose to pay holiday pay in lieu of the day off. This means employees receive their regular pay for the day off plus the holiday pay. However, Ontario law does not require employers to do this, and employees must still be paid for any hours worked on the holiday.

How This Calculator Works

Our holiday pay Ontario calculator uses the standard Ontario holiday pay formula to provide accurate results. Here's how it works:

Enter your regular hourly wage in the "Hourly Wage" field.
Enter the number of hours you worked on the holiday in the "Hours Worked" field.
Click the "Calculate" button to see your holiday pay.

The calculator will display your holiday pay amount, which is calculated as your regular hourly wage multiplied by 1.5, multiplied by the number of hours you worked on the holiday.

For example, if you earn $20 per hour and work 8 hours on a holiday, the calculator will show you that your holiday pay is $240.

This calculator does not account for overtime pay. If you worked overtime on a holiday, you will need to calculate that separately using the holiday overtime pay formula.

Example Calculation

Let's walk through an example to illustrate how the holiday pay Ontario calculator works. Suppose you are an employee in Ontario who earns $18 per hour. You work 6 hours on a recognized holiday. Here's how to calculate your holiday pay:

Holiday Pay = Regular Hourly Wage × 1.5 × Hours Worked on Holiday Holiday Pay = $18 × 1.5 × 6 Holiday Pay = $18 × 9 Holiday Pay = $162

So, your holiday pay for this example would be $162. This is the amount you would receive from your employer for working on this holiday.

If you had worked overtime on this holiday, you would need to calculate that separately using the holiday overtime pay formula. For example, if you worked 2 hours of overtime on this holiday, your holiday overtime pay would be:

Holiday Overtime Pay = (Regular Hourly Wage × 1.5) + (Regular Hourly Wage × 0.5) × Overtime Hours Holiday Overtime Pay = ($18 × 1.5) + ($18 × 0.5) × 2 Holiday Overtime Pay = $27 + $18 Holiday Overtime Pay = $45

So, your total holiday pay for this example would be $162 (regular holiday pay) + $45 (holiday overtime pay) = $207.

FAQ

What is the holiday pay rate in Ontario?

In Ontario, the holiday pay rate is 1.5 times your regular hourly wage for all hours worked on a recognized holiday. This applies to both full-time and part-time employees.

Do I have to work on holidays in Ontario?

No, you are not required to work on holidays in Ontario. However, if you do work on a holiday, you are entitled to holiday pay for those hours.

What happens if I don't get paid for holiday hours?

If you believe you were not properly paid for holiday hours, you should contact your employer to discuss the issue. If the employer does not resolve the problem, you may be able to file a complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Are there any exceptions to holiday pay in Ontario?

Yes, there are a few exceptions to holiday pay in Ontario. For example, if you are on vacation or sick leave on a holiday, you may not be entitled to holiday pay. Additionally, some employers may choose to pay holiday pay in lieu of the day off, but this is not required by law.

How do I calculate holiday pay for overtime?

To calculate holiday pay for overtime, you need to multiply your regular hourly wage by 1.5 for the regular holiday hours, and by 2.0 for the overtime hours. For example, if you earn $20 per hour and work 4 hours of overtime on a holiday, your holiday overtime pay would be ($20 × 1.5) + ($20 × 0.5) × 4 = $30 + $40 = $70.