New York Holiday Pay Calculator
Calculate how much you'll earn for working on a public holiday in New York. Enter your hourly wage, hours worked, and the holiday premium multiplier to see your total holiday pay.
Holiday Pay Rules in New York
Holiday Pay Laws and Practices
New York does not mandate holiday pay for private sector employees, though many employers offer it. Public sector employees often receive paid holidays.
Common Practices in New York
NYC employers commonly offer 1.5x-2x for holiday work, especially in healthcare and hospitality.
How to Calculate Your Holiday Pay
The standard formula for calculating holiday pay in New York is:
Holiday Pay = Hourly Wage × Hours Worked × Holiday Multiplier
Example: New York Worker Holiday Pay
A worker in New York 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 New York
While New York 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 New York. 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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