Statutory Holiday Calculator Canada

Statutory holiday pay calculation varies by province, but generally follows one of two methods: 1) If you don’t work the holiday, you typically receive an average day’s pay based on your earnings in previous weeks. 2) If you work the holiday, you usually receive 1.5 times your regular pay for hours worked plus an average day’s pay (in some provinces) or just premium pay (in others). Our calculator applies the correct formula for your province.

Yes, part-time employees are generally entitled to statutory holiday pay in Canada, provided they meet the eligibility requirements in their province. Most provinces require employees to have worked a certain number of days (often 15 of the last 30) before the holiday to qualify. The pay is typically calculated as a percentage of their recent earnings.

Holiday pay is compensation for statutory public holidays (like Canada Day or Christmas), while vacation pay is compensation for annual leave. Holiday pay is calculated differently in each province and is for specific dates, whereas vacation pay is typically 4-6% of your earnings (depending on length of service) that accrues year-round.

No, statutory holidays vary by province. While most provinces observe the same federal holidays (like Canada Day and Labour Day), some have unique holidays (like Family Day in several provinces or Patriots’ Day in Quebec). Additionally, some provinces have different rules about when holidays are observed if they fall on a weekend.

If your employer refuses to pay statutory holiday pay that you’re entitled to, you can file a complaint with your provincial labor standards branch. Keep records of your hours worked and pay stubs. Most provinces have protections against retaliation for employees who assert their rights under employment standards laws.

The time limit for claiming unpaid holiday pay varies by province, but is typically between 6 months to 2 years from the date the pay was owed. Some provinces may allow longer periods if the underpayment was ongoing. Check with your provincial labor board for specific limitation periods.

This depends on your province’s employment standards. Some provinces allow employers to exclude employees on probation from holiday pay, while others require holiday pay from the first day of employment as long as other eligibility criteria are met. Our calculator accounts for these provincial differences.

Shift workers generally receive the same holiday pay entitlements as other employees, but some provinces have special rules for those working irregular hours. If your shift spans midnight on a holiday, different rules may apply. The calculation is based on your average earnings and whether you worked the holiday shift.

Some industries have partial exemptions or special rules, such as healthcare, hospitality, and retail. However, most employees in these sectors are still entitled to holiday pay, though it may be calculated differently or they may receive alternate time off. Federally regulated industries follow the Canada Labour Code rather than provincial standards.

Holiday pay rules can change when provinces update their employment standards legislation, which happens periodically. Major changes are uncommon but do occur. Our calculator is regularly updated to reflect current laws in each province and territory. We recommend checking back annually or whenever you notice changes in your holiday pay.