Massachusetts Holiday Pay Calculator
Calculate how much you'll earn for working on a public holiday in Massachusetts. Enter your hourly wage, hours worked, and the holiday premium multiplier to see your total holiday pay.
Holiday Pay Rules in Massachusetts
Holiday Pay Laws and Practices
Massachusetts previously required premium pay for retail workers on certain holidays, but this was phased out by 2023. Some industries still maintain these practices.
Special Rules in Massachusetts
Historical premium pay requirements were phased out through 2023.
Common Practices in Massachusetts
Many retail and hospitality employers continue offering 1.5x despite the law change.
How to Calculate Your Holiday Pay
The standard formula for calculating holiday pay in Massachusetts is:
Holiday Pay = Hourly Wage × Hours Worked × Holiday Multiplier
Example: Massachusetts Worker Holiday Pay
A worker in Massachusetts earning $25/hour working 8 hours on a holiday:
- Holiday rate at 1.5x: $25 × 1.5 = $37.50/hour
- Holiday pay: $37.50 × 8 hours = $300.00
- Regular pay would be: $25 × 8 = $200.00
- Extra premium earned: $100.00
Federal Holidays Recognized in Massachusetts
While Massachusetts doesn't mandate holiday pay, many employers offer premium pay on federal holidays:
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday in January)
- Presidents' Day (Third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Columbus Day (Second Monday in October)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on common practices in Massachusetts. Actual holiday pay depends on your employer's specific policies, employment contracts, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. This is not legal or financial advice.
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