Public Holiday Pay Ontario Calculation

Public holiday pay in Ontario is a legal requirement for employees who work on designated public holidays. This calculator helps you determine the correct holiday pay entitlement based on your regular wages and the applicable Ontario Labour Standards Act.

How to Calculate Public Holiday Pay in Ontario

Under the Ontario Labour Standards Act, employees are entitled to receive holiday pay on public holidays if they are normally scheduled to work on those days. The calculation involves determining your regular hourly wage and applying it to the standard number of hours worked on a typical day.

Steps to Calculate Public Holiday Pay

Determine your regular hourly wage by dividing your annual salary by 2080 (the standard number of hours worked in a year).
Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours you would normally work on a public holiday.
If you work more than 8 hours on a public holiday, you may be entitled to additional pay.

Formula

Public Holiday Pay = (Annual Salary ÷ 2080) × Hours Worked on Holiday

Additional Considerations

Employees who work more than 8 hours on a public holiday are entitled to overtime pay.
Public holidays in Ontario include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
If you are not normally scheduled to work on a public holiday, you are not entitled to holiday pay.

Note: The calculation assumes a standard workweek of 40 hours. For part-time employees, use the actual number of hours worked in a typical week.

Formula Used

The calculation for public holiday pay in Ontario is based on your regular hourly wage multiplied by the number of hours you would normally work on a public holiday. The formula is:

Public Holiday Pay = (Annual Salary ÷ 2080) × Hours Worked on Holiday

Where:

Annual Salary is your total earnings for the year
2080 is the standard number of hours worked in a year (52 weeks × 40 hours)
Hours Worked on Holiday is the number of hours you would normally work on a public holiday

Worked Examples

Example 1: Full-time Employee

An employee earns $50,000 per year and works 8 hours on a public holiday.

Hourly Wage = $50,000 ÷ 2080 = $24.04

Public Holiday Pay = $24.04 × 8 = $192.32

Example 2: Part-time Employee

A part-time employee earns $20,000 per year and works 4 hours on a public holiday.

Hourly Wage = $20,000 ÷ 2080 = $9.61

Public Holiday Pay = $9.61 × 4 = $38.44

Frequently Asked Questions

What is public holiday pay in Ontario?

Public holiday pay is the additional pay employees receive when they work on designated public holidays. It is calculated based on your regular hourly wage multiplied by the number of hours you would normally work on that day.

Do I get paid for working on a public holiday?

Yes, if you are normally scheduled to work on a public holiday, you are entitled to receive public holiday pay. However, if you are not normally scheduled to work on that day, you are not entitled to holiday pay.

What happens if I work more than 8 hours on a public holiday?

If you work more than 8 hours on a public holiday, you are entitled to overtime pay in addition to your public holiday pay. The overtime rate is typically 1.5 times your regular hourly wage.

Are there any public holidays in Ontario?

Yes, Ontario observes several public holidays including New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

How is public holiday pay calculated for part-time employees?

For part-time employees, public holiday pay is calculated using your regular hourly wage multiplied by the number of hours you would normally work on a public holiday. The calculation is the same as for full-time employees.