Ontario Holiday Pay Calculator 2025

Calculate your Ontario holiday pay for 2025 with this official calculator. This tool helps employees determine their holiday pay based on current provincial regulations and their specific employment details.

How to Use This Calculator

To calculate your Ontario holiday pay for 2025:

Enter your annual salary
Select the number of paid holidays you receive
Choose whether you work in a seasonal industry
Click "Calculate" to see your holiday pay

The calculator will display your total holiday pay, including any additional amounts for seasonal workers. You can also view a breakdown of your holiday pay in the chart below the results.

Holiday Pay Formula

Ontario holiday pay is calculated based on your annual salary and the number of paid holidays you receive. The basic formula is:

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

For seasonal workers, additional holiday pay may be required based on provincial regulations. The calculator applies these additional amounts automatically when you select "Yes" for the seasonal industry option.

Note: The actual holiday pay amount may vary based on your employment contract and collective agreement. This calculator provides an estimate based on standard provincial regulations.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Full-time Employee

For an employee with an annual salary of $50,000 who receives 10 paid holidays:

Holiday Pay = ($50,000 / 52) × 10 = $9,615.38

Example 2: Seasonal Worker

For a seasonal worker with an annual salary of $30,000 who receives 5 paid holidays:

Holiday Pay = ($30,000 / 52) × 5 = $2,884.62

Plus additional seasonal pay = $1,442.31

Total Holiday Pay = $4,326.93

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Ontario holiday pay calculated?

Ontario holiday pay is calculated by dividing your annual salary by 52 weeks and multiplying by the number of paid holidays you receive. Seasonal workers may receive additional holiday pay.

Do I have to receive holiday pay in Ontario?

Yes, employees in Ontario are entitled to holiday pay if they work in an industry that observes holidays. The specific requirements may vary based on your employment contract or collective agreement.

When do I receive my holiday pay in Ontario?

Holiday pay is typically paid out during the holiday period or shortly before the holiday. The exact timing may vary based on your employer's policies.