Public Holiday Pay Calculator Ontario 2020

Use this calculator to determine your public holiday pay for Ontario in 2020. Public holidays in Ontario are days when most businesses and government offices are closed, and employees are entitled to paid time off. This calculator helps you understand how much you should receive for working on a public holiday.

How to Calculate Public Holiday Pay in Ontario 2020

In Ontario, public holiday pay is calculated based on your regular hourly wage and the number of hours you worked on the holiday. The calculation follows specific rules established by the Ontario government.

Key Points for Public Holiday Pay Calculation

Public holiday pay is calculated based on your regular hourly wage
You must have worked at least 4 hours on the holiday to be entitled to payment
The maximum number of hours that can be paid is 8 hours
Public holiday pay is in addition to your regular pay

To calculate your public holiday pay, you'll need to know your regular hourly wage and the number of hours you worked on the public holiday. The calculation is straightforward once you have this information.

Formula for Public Holiday Pay

The formula for calculating public holiday pay in Ontario is:

Public Holiday Pay Formula

Public Holiday Pay = (Regular Hourly Wage × Number of Hours Worked) × 1.5

This formula calculates the amount you should receive for working on a public holiday. The 1.5 multiplier represents the premium pay rate for working on a public holiday.

Important Notes

The number of hours worked must be between 4 and 8 hours
Public holiday pay is in addition to your regular pay
This calculation applies to 2020 rates

Worked Examples

Let's look at some examples to understand how the public holiday pay calculation works.

Example 1: Full Day Worked

If your regular hourly wage is $20 and you worked 8 hours on a public holiday:

Calculation

Public Holiday Pay = ($20 × 8) × 1.5 = $240

You would receive $240 in public holiday pay for this scenario.

Example 2: Partial Day Worked

If your regular hourly wage is $15 and you worked 6 hours on a public holiday:

Calculation

Public Holiday Pay = ($15 × 6) × 1.5 = $135

You would receive $135 in public holiday pay for this scenario.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is public holiday pay in Ontario?: Public holiday pay is additional compensation for employees who work on a public holiday in Ontario. It's calculated based on your regular hourly wage and the number of hours worked.
How is public holiday pay calculated in Ontario?: Public holiday pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly wage by the number of hours worked (up to 8 hours) and then multiplying by 1.5.
Do I get paid for working on a public holiday?: Yes, if you work on a public holiday in Ontario, you are entitled to public holiday pay. You must have worked at least 4 hours to be eligible.
Is public holiday pay in addition to my regular pay?: Yes, public holiday pay is in addition to your regular pay. It's a premium payment for working on a public holiday.
What if I work more than 8 hours on a public holiday?: The maximum number of hours that can be paid is 8 hours. Any hours worked beyond 8 will not be paid for under public holiday pay.