Estimate holiday premium pay when you work on a recognized holiday. Supports time-and-a-half, double time, and holiday overtime combinations.
Enter hourly rate, holiday hours worked, premium multiplier, and any overtime on the holiday.
Enter values and click Calculate.
Results are estimates based on common PTO policies. Actual employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.
Many salaried workers receive the holiday off at regular pay without a premium.
Hourly staff who work the holiday often earn 1.5× or 2× their base rate.
Some policies add OT multipliers on top of holiday premiums — check your handbook.
Holiday pay = Rate × Holiday hours × Premium · Add overtime using your policy multiplier.
| Premium | Multiplier | Holiday pay |
|---|---|---|
| Straight time (day off) | 1.0× | $0 worked / day off |
| Time and a half | 1.5× | $264 |
| Double time | 2.0× | $352 |
Federal law does not require holiday pay premiums. Any extra compensation is governed by employer policy or collective bargaining.
$22/hr × 8 holiday hours × 1.5 = $264 holiday earnings before any OT.
$22 × 8 × 1.5 = $264 premium pay + $22 × 1.5 × 2 OT hours = $66 → $330 total.
See which holidays commonly qualify and how premiums are structured.
Holiday Pay Reference →Formulas reviewed against official labor and payroll resources.
Estimates based on common PTO policies. Employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.