Ontario Ca Public Holiday Pay Calculator

Calculate your Ontario public holiday pay with this free calculator. Understand how holiday pay is calculated in Ontario and get accurate results.

How to Calculate Ontario Public Holiday Pay

In Ontario, public holiday pay is calculated based on your regular hourly wage and the number of hours you would normally work on a holiday. The calculation follows these steps:

Determine your regular hourly wage
Identify the number of hours you would normally work on the holiday
Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours
Add any additional premium pay if applicable

Note: Ontario law requires employers to pay non-union employees 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for each hour worked on a public holiday, and 2 times the regular wage for overtime hours worked on a public holiday.

Regular vs. Overtime Holiday Pay

For regular holiday hours (up to 8 hours):

Holiday Pay = Hourly Wage × Number of Hours × 1.5

For overtime holiday hours (over 8 hours):

Holiday Pay = Hourly Wage × Number of Hours × 2.0

Additional Considerations

Public holidays in Ontario include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
Some employers may provide additional premium pay for holidays
Unionized employees may have different pay rates for holidays

Formula Used

The calculator uses the following formula to determine Ontario public holiday pay:

Holiday Pay = (Hourly Wage × Regular Hours × 1.5) + (Hourly Wage × Overtime Hours × 2.0)

Where:

Hourly Wage = Your regular hourly wage before taxes
Regular Hours = Number of hours worked on the holiday (up to 8 hours)
Overtime Hours = Number of hours worked beyond 8 hours on the holiday

The calculator automatically applies the 1.5 times multiplier for regular holiday hours and 2.0 times multiplier for overtime holiday hours.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Regular Holiday Hours

If you earn $20/hour and work 5 regular holiday hours:

Holiday Pay = ($20 × 5 × 1.5) + ($20 × 0 × 2.0) = $150

Example 2: Overtime Holiday Hours

If you earn $20/hour and work 10 total holiday hours (8 regular + 2 overtime):

Holiday Pay = ($20 × 8 × 1.5) + ($20 × 2 × 2.0) = $240 + $80 = $320

Example 3: With Additional Premium Pay

If your employer provides an additional $5/hour premium for holidays:

Holiday Pay = (($20 + $5) × 8 × 1.5) + (($20 + $5) × 2 × 2.0) = $360 + $140 = $500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum public holiday pay in Ontario?: The minimum public holiday pay in Ontario is 1.5 times your regular hourly wage for regular holiday hours and 2.0 times your regular wage for overtime holiday hours.
Do I get paid for public holidays I don't work?: No, public holiday pay is only required for hours you actually work on a public holiday.
Are public holidays the same as paid time off?: Public holidays are days when your employer must pay you for any hours you work, but they are not necessarily paid time off days where you don't have to work.
Do unionized employees get different holiday pay rates?: Yes, unionized employees may have different holiday pay rates negotiated in their collective agreement.
What happens if my employer doesn't pay me for a public holiday?: If your employer fails to pay you for a public holiday, you may be entitled to file a complaint with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.