Stat holiday pay calculator
Calculate statutory holiday pay entitlement in Canada using the standard Employment Standards Act 1/20th rule.
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1 / 20th Rule (5%)
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About this tool
Calculate statutory public holiday pay entitlement under Canadian employment standards. Enter regular earnings and vacation pay from the 4 work weeks preceding the holiday to determine stat pay.
How to use it
- 1 Enter total regular wages earned during the 4 work weeks preceding the public holiday.
- 2 Enter any vacation pay paid or payable during the same 4-week qualifying period.
- 3 View your statutory holiday pay entitlement calculated via the standard 1/20th (5%) rule.
Questions
How is stat holiday pay calculated in Ontario?
Under the Ontario Employment Standards Act, statutory holiday pay equals total regular wages earned plus vacation pay payable in the 4 work weeks before the holiday, divided by 20.
What pay rate applies if I work on a statutory holiday in Canada?
Employees who work on a statutory holiday are typically entitled to premium pay (1.5× time-and-a-half) for all hours worked plus their regular statutory holiday pay, or regular pay plus a substitute paid day off.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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