How to Calculate Stat Holiday in Ontario

Calculating Statutory Holiday Pay in Ontario requires understanding the province's specific rules and rates. This guide explains how to properly calculate holiday pay for employees, including eligibility requirements and the calculation formula.

What is Statutory Holiday Pay?

Statutory Holiday Pay refers to the additional compensation employees receive for working on designated holidays. In Ontario, employers must pay their employees for holidays that fall on days they would normally work.

The Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) outlines the requirements for holiday pay. Employees are entitled to receive their regular wages for any holiday that falls on a day they would normally work, unless they have been given the day off with pay.

Key Points

Holiday pay is based on the employee's regular wages
Employers must pay holiday pay even if the employee is on vacation
Some holidays may be designated as paid holidays by collective agreements

How to Calculate Stat Holiday in Ontario

Calculating Statutory Holiday Pay in Ontario involves determining the employee's regular wages and applying them to the holiday. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Determine the employee's regular hourly wage or daily rate
Identify the number of hours the employee would normally work on the holiday
Multiply the regular wage by the number of hours worked
Add any additional compensation for overtime or premium pay

Stat Holiday Pay = (Regular Hourly Wage × Hours Worked on Holiday) + Overtime Pay (if applicable)

For employees who work a standard 8-hour day, the calculation simplifies to multiplying the daily wage by the number of days worked on the holiday.

Stat Holiday Calculation Example
Employee Type	Regular Wage	Hours Worked on Holiday	Stat Holiday Pay
Full-time (8-hour day)	$25/hour	8 hours	$200
Part-time (4-hour shift)	$20/hour	4 hours	$80

Examples of Stat Holiday Calculations

Let's look at two practical examples to illustrate how Stat Holiday Pay is calculated in Ontario.

Example 1: Full-time Employee

Jane works a standard 8-hour day and earns $25 per hour. On a holiday that falls on a day she would normally work, she must be paid:

$25/hour × 8 hours = $200

Jane is entitled to $200 in Stat Holiday Pay for that day.

Example 2: Part-time Employee

Mark works a 4-hour shift and earns $20 per hour. On a holiday that falls on his workday, he must receive:

$20/hour × 4 hours = $80

Mark is entitled to $80 in Stat Holiday Pay for that day.

FAQ

Who is entitled to Stat Holiday Pay in Ontario?

All employees covered by the Ontario Employment Standards Act are entitled to Stat Holiday Pay for holidays that fall on days they would normally work.

What holidays are considered statutory in Ontario?

The main statutory holidays in Ontario are New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Do employers have to pay holiday pay if the employee is on vacation?

Yes, employers must pay Stat Holiday Pay even if the employee is on vacation, unless the holiday falls on a day the employee has been given off with pay.

How is Stat Holiday Pay calculated for overtime?

For hours worked beyond the regular workday, the overtime rate applies. The Stat Holiday Pay for overtime hours is calculated using the overtime rate.