Stat Holiday Pay Ontario Calculator

Stat Holiday Pay in Ontario is a special payment given to employees who work on a statutory holiday. This calculator helps you determine your Stat Holiday Pay based on your regular wages and the holiday pay rate.

What is Stat Holiday Pay?

Stat Holiday Pay refers to the additional compensation employees receive when working on statutory holidays in Ontario. These holidays are legally recognized days when most businesses and government offices are closed. Employees who work on these days are entitled to receive their regular wages plus a premium payment.

In Ontario, statutory holidays include New Year's Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The Stat Holiday Pay rate is typically 1.5 times the employee's regular hourly wage. For salaried employees, the calculation is based on their daily salary divided by the number of working days in the pay period.

How to Calculate Stat Holiday Pay

The calculation method for Stat Holiday Pay varies depending on whether you're an hourly or salaried employee. Here's how it works:

For Hourly Employees

Stat Holiday Pay is calculated by multiplying your regular hourly wage by 1.5 and then by the number of hours you worked on the holiday.

Stat Holiday Pay = (Hourly Wage × 1.5) × Hours Worked

For Salaried Employees

For salaried employees, Stat Holiday Pay is calculated based on your daily salary. The formula is:

Stat Holiday Pay = (Daily Salary ÷ Number of Working Days in Pay Period) × 1.5

Where "Daily Salary" is your total salary divided by the number of working days in your pay period, and "Number of Working Days in Pay Period" is typically 260 days (52 weeks × 5 days).

Stat Holiday Pay Examples

Let's look at some examples to illustrate how Stat Holiday Pay is calculated.

Example 1: Hourly Employee

John is an hourly employee who earns $20 per hour. He works 8 hours on a Stat Holiday. His Stat Holiday Pay would be calculated as follows:

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

Example 2: Salaried Employee

Sarah is a salaried employee who earns $52,000 per year. She works on a Stat Holiday. Her Stat Holiday Pay would be calculated as follows:

Daily Salary = $52,000 ÷ 260 ≈ $200
Stat Holiday Pay = $200 × 1.5 = $300

These examples show how the calculation differs based on employment type.

FAQ

What is the Stat Holiday Pay rate in Ontario?: The Stat Holiday Pay rate in Ontario is 1.5 times the employee's regular wage for the hours worked on the holiday.
Do all employees receive Stat Holiday Pay?: Yes, all employees who work on a statutory holiday in Ontario are entitled to receive Stat Holiday Pay.
Is Stat Holiday Pay taxable?: Yes, Stat Holiday Pay is generally taxable income in the same way as regular wages.
What if I work part-time on a Stat Holiday?: For hourly employees, Stat Holiday Pay is calculated based on the hours you worked. For salaried employees, the calculation is based on your daily salary regardless of hours worked.
Are there any exceptions to Stat Holiday Pay?: There are no general exceptions to Stat Holiday Pay in Ontario. However, some employers may have specific policies that differ from standard practice.