Rhode Island Holiday Pay Calculator
Calculate how much you'll earn for working on a public holiday in Rhode Island. Enter your hourly wage, hours worked, and the holiday premium multiplier to see your total holiday pay.
Holiday Pay Rules in Rhode Island
Holiday Pay Laws and Practices
Rhode Island has limited holiday pay requirements for certain workers, particularly in retail establishments.
Special Rules in Rhode Island
Some retail employees are entitled to premium pay on certain holidays.
Common Practices in Rhode Island
Retail workers often receive premium pay on specific holidays.
How to Calculate Your Holiday Pay
The standard formula for calculating holiday pay in Rhode Island is:
Holiday Pay = Hourly Wage × Hours Worked × Holiday Multiplier
Example: Rhode Island Worker Holiday Pay
A worker in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
While Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island. 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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