Holiday Overtime Pay Calculator
Working on a holiday? Calculate your pay including premium rates. Find out if your employer is required to pay extra and what the common holiday pay rates are.
✓ Compare regular, 1.5×, and 2× rates
✓ Federal vs. state holiday rules
✓ Common company policy rates
Overtime pay calculator
Regular pay
40.00 hrs × $20.00
Overtime pay
5.00 hrs × $30.00 (1.5×)
Total gross pay
45.00 hrs total · $21.11/hr effective
Federal (FLSA) — most states
Overtime = hours over 40 in a workweek. Pay at 1.5× the regular rate.
Holiday Pay: What the Law Actually Says
Contrary to popular belief, there is no federal law requiring premium pay for working on holidays. The FLSA treats holidays as regular workdays. However, many employers offer premium holiday pay as a benefit.
Common Holiday Pay Structures
| Policy | Rate | Example ($20/hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular pay (no premium) | 1× | $20/hr |
| Time-and-a-half | 1.5× | $30/hr |
| Double time | 2× | $40/hr |
| Double time + holiday pay | 2.5× or 3× | $50–$60/hr |
State-Specific Holiday Rules
Massachusetts and Rhode Island have limited holiday pay requirements ("Blue Laws") for retail workers on certain holidays, though these have been phased out in recent years. Most other states follow the federal approach—no required holiday premium.
Holiday Hours and Overtime
If you work on a holiday AND it pushes your weekly total over 40 hours, you're entitled to overtime pay under FLSA. The overtime rate is based on your regular rate—holiday premium pay is typically separate.