Ontario Holiday Pay Calculator

Use this Ontario Holiday Pay Calculator to determine your holiday pay based on your hourly wage and hours worked. Ontario law requires employers to pay non-exempt employees their regular hourly wage for all hours worked during the holiday period.

How to Use This Calculator

To calculate your Ontario holiday pay:

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

The calculator will display your holiday pay amount based on the information you provided.

How Ontario Holiday Pay Works

In Ontario, employers must pay non-exempt employees their regular hourly wage for all hours worked during the holiday period. The holiday period typically includes the following dates:

Christmas Day (December 25)
Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Day (January 1)

If any of these holidays fall on a weekend or statutory holiday, the holiday pay is still required for the hours worked on those days.

Formula Used

Holiday Pay = Hourly Wage × Hours Worked

Important Notes

This calculator assumes you are a non-exempt employee in Ontario.
Overtime pay is not included in this calculation.
Holiday pay is required for all hours worked, including regular and overtime hours.

Examples of Holiday Pay Calculations

Let's look at a few examples to illustrate how the holiday pay calculator works.

Example 1: Full-Time Employee

A full-time employee earns $20 per hour and works 8 hours on Christmas Day.

Holiday Pay = $20 × 8 = $160

Example 2: Part-Time Employee

A part-time employee earns $15 per hour and works 4 hours on New Year's Day.

Holiday Pay = $15 × 4 = $60

Example 3: Weekend Work

An employee earns $25 per hour and works 10 hours on a Saturday that is a holiday.

Holiday Pay = $25 × 10 = $250

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get paid for holidays I don't work?

No, Ontario law only requires payment for hours you actually work during the holiday period. If you don't work on a holiday, you won't receive holiday pay.

What if I work overtime on a holiday?

You still receive your regular hourly wage for all hours worked, including overtime. Overtime pay is not calculated separately for holidays.

Are there any exceptions to holiday pay requirements?

Yes, exempt employees (such as managers and professionals) are not entitled to holiday pay. Also, employees who are on vacation or leave during the holiday period may not receive holiday pay.