Calculate your pay for working on holidays
Calculate your pay for working on a holiday. Note: Federal law does NOT require private employers to pay a holiday premium - this is determined by your employer's policy or union contract.
Hourly Rate ($)
Hours Worked on Holiday
Holiday Pay Rate
Regular Rate
$20.00/hr
Holiday Rate
$30.00/hr
(1.5x)
Total Holiday Pay
$240.00
Base pay for hours worked: $160.00
Holiday premium: $80.00
Private employers are not required to observe federal holidays or provide holiday pay. Check your employee handbook or union contract for your employer's policy.