How to use
- Enter the hours you worked on the holiday and your hourly rate.
- Tap the multiplier your employer pays for holidays, or type a custom one.
- Optionally add the other regular hours in the week to see the week total.
Worked example: 8 holiday hours at time-and-a-half
8 hours × $18.00 × 1.5 = $216.00 for the holiday, an effective rate of $27.00 an hour.
With 32 other regular hours that week at $18.00 ($576.00) the week total is $792.00. The holiday hours are not counted toward the 40-hour overtime threshold because they are already paid at a premium.
Frequently asked questions
Is holiday pay required by law?
Not under federal law. Private employers are not required to pay extra for holidays or to give them off. Premium pay is a matter of company policy or contract. Some states and public employers have their own rules.
Do holiday hours count toward overtime?
Under the FLSA, premium pay for holiday work can be credited toward overtime and holiday hours that are paid but not worked do not count toward the 40-hour threshold. Company policy may differ.
What multiplier should I use?
1.5x (time-and-a-half) is the most common premium; 2x is used by some employers and union contracts. 1x means straight pay.
What is holiday pay for a day off?
If you are paid for a holiday you did not work, enter the hours with a 1x multiplier.
Can I calculate for salaried workers?
Convert salary to an hourly rate first with the Hourly to Salary Calculator.
Is this gross pay?
Yes. Taxes are not deducted.