Ontario Holiday Calculator

Calculate your Ontario holiday pay with this easy-to-use calculator. Whether you're an employee or an employer, this tool helps you determine the correct holiday pay amount based on your salary and hours worked.

How to Use This Calculator

Using the Ontario Holiday Calculator is simple:

Enter your annual salary in the "Annual Salary" field.
Select the number of paid holidays you receive from the dropdown menu.
Click the "Calculate" button to see your holiday pay amount.

The calculator will display your holiday pay amount based on the Ontario Employment Standards Act, which requires employers to pay non-exempt employees for the number of paid holidays they receive.

Note: This calculator assumes you are a non-exempt employee in Ontario. Exempt employees are not entitled to holiday pay under the Employment Standards Act.

Formula Used

The holiday pay amount is calculated using the following formula:

Holiday Pay = (Annual Salary / 52) × Number of Paid Holidays

Where:

Annual Salary is your total earnings for the year
Number of Paid Holidays is the number of holidays you receive in a year

This formula divides your annual salary by 52 (the number of weeks in a year) to determine your weekly pay, then multiplies that by the number of paid holidays you receive.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Employee with $50,000 Annual Salary and 10 Paid Holidays

Using the formula:

Holiday Pay = ($50,000 / 52) × 10 Holiday Pay = $961.54 × 10 Holiday Pay = $9,615.40

This employee would receive $9,615.40 in holiday pay.

Example 2: Employee with $75,000 Annual Salary and 15 Paid Holidays

Using the formula:

Holiday Pay = ($75,000 / 52) × 15 Holiday Pay = $1,442.31 × 15 Holiday Pay = $21,634.65

This employee would receive $21,634.65 in holiday pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is entitled to holiday pay in Ontario?

Non-exempt employees in Ontario are entitled to holiday pay under the Employment Standards Act. Exempt employees, such as managers and professionals, are not entitled to holiday pay.

How is holiday pay calculated in Ontario?

Holiday pay is calculated by dividing the employee's annual salary by 52 (the number of weeks in a year) and then multiplying that by the number of paid holidays the employee receives.

Can employers pay holiday pay in cash or in lieu of time off?

Yes, employers can pay holiday pay in cash or provide the employee with time off in lieu of payment. The choice depends on the employer's policy and the employee's preference.

What happens if an employer doesn't pay holiday pay?

If an employer fails to pay holiday pay, the employee may be entitled to claim the unpaid amount as wages under the Employment Standards Act. It's important to keep records of any unpaid holiday pay.