Statutory Holiday Pay Ontario Calculator

Calculate your statutory holiday pay in Ontario with this free calculator. Learn how to determine your holiday pay entitlement, including overtime and premium pay.

How to Calculate Statutory Holiday Pay in Ontario

Statutory holiday pay in Ontario is calculated based on the employee's regular wages and the number of hours worked during the holiday period. The Ontario Labour Relations Act requires employers to pay non-exempt employees their regular wages for any holiday that falls on a day they would normally work.

Steps to Calculate Holiday Pay

Determine your regular hourly wage
Identify the number of hours you would normally work on the holiday
Calculate the holiday pay by multiplying your regular hourly wage by the number of holiday hours
Add any overtime or premium pay that would normally be paid for those hours

Note: Exempt employees (such as professional, administrative, and technical employees) are not entitled to statutory holiday pay.

Formula for Holiday Pay Calculation

The basic formula for calculating statutory holiday pay in Ontario is:

Holiday Pay = (Regular Hourly Wage × Holiday Hours) + Overtime Pay + Premium Pay

Where:

Regular Hourly Wage - Your normal hourly rate of pay
Holiday Hours - The number of hours you would normally work on the holiday
Overtime Pay - Any additional pay for hours worked beyond your regular schedule
Premium Pay - Any additional pay for working on a holiday (typically 1.5 times the regular rate)

Worked Examples

Example 1: Regular Holiday Pay

You work 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, and earn $20/hour. On a holiday that falls on a Monday, you would normally work 8 hours.

Holiday Pay = ($20 × 8) + $0 (no overtime) + $0 (no premium) = $160

Example 2: Holiday with Overtime

You work 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, and earn $20/hour. On a holiday that falls on a Friday, you normally work 8 hours but also work 2 hours of overtime.

Holiday Pay = ($20 × 8) + ($25 × 2) + $0 (no premium) = $210

Example 3: Holiday with Premium Pay

You work 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, and earn $20/hour. On a holiday that falls on a Saturday (when you normally work), you earn premium pay of 1.5 times your regular rate.

Holiday Pay = ($20 × 8) + $0 (no overtime) + ($30 × 8) = $480

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is entitled to statutory holiday pay in Ontario?

Non-exempt employees are entitled to statutory holiday pay. Exempt employees (such as professional, administrative, and technical employees) are not entitled to this pay.

How is overtime calculated for holiday pay?

Overtime for holiday pay is calculated the same way as regular overtime - typically 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked beyond the standard schedule.

What is premium pay for holiday work?

Premium pay for holiday work is typically 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked on the holiday, regardless of whether they are regular or overtime hours.

Are there any exceptions to statutory holiday pay?

Yes, there are exceptions such as when the business is closed for the holiday, when the employee is on vacation, or when the holiday falls on a day the employee is not scheduled to work.

How do I record holiday pay on my pay stub?

Holiday pay should be recorded separately on your pay stub, clearly indicating that it is statutory holiday pay. This helps ensure proper tracking and reporting.