What if I work on the statutory holiday?

You get time-and-a-half (1.5×) for the first 12 hours, double-time (2×) for hours over 12, PLUS your average day's pay.

British Columbia BC Statutory Holiday Pay Calculator 2025

Calculate your statutory holiday pay under the BC Employment Standards Act.

BC ESA 30 + 15 Rule Avg Day's Pay

💡 Quick Examples — From the BC ESA Guide▶

Day Off (Qualified):
Average day's pay = $150.00

Worked 7 hours (Qualified):
7 hours × $20/hr × 1.5 = $210 premium
+ $150 average day's pay
= $360.00 total

Worked 14 hours (Qualified):
12 hours × $20/hr × 1.5 = $360
2 hours × $20/hr × 2 = $80
Premium subtotal = $440
+ $150 average day's pay
= $590.00 total

Not Qualified + Worked 7 hours:
7 hours × $20/hr = $140.00 (regular pay only)

💼 Employment Information

Date of Hire

Statutory Holiday

Year

📅 Holiday Date: —

🚫 Excluded Employee Check

I am an excluded employee (manager, farm worker, nursing student, etc.)

⚠️ Excluded Employee: Certain occupations are excluded from BC statutory holiday pay. These include nursing students, volunteer firefighters, farm workers, managers, fishers, high technology professionals, silviculture workers (if receiving 4.4% in lieu), and certain commission salespersons. Contact BC Employment Standards for details.

✅ Qualification Check

Days Worked in Last 30 Days

I am under an averaging agreement (15-day rule waived)

📋 Averaging Agreement: You are under an averaging agreement. The 15-day work requirement is waived for you — you only need to meet the 30-day employment requirement.

💰 Wages in the 30 Days Before the Holiday

Total Wages Earned ($)

Total wages earned in the 30 calendar days before the holiday. Exclude overtime.

📊 Optional Breakdown (for reference)

Leave blank if you already entered Total Wages above. Filling these in will auto-sum into the total.

Regular Wages / Salary

Commissions

Statutory Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation Pay

Paid Sick Days

🛠️ Working on the Holiday (Optional)

I worked on the statutory holiday

Hours Worked on the Holiday

Regular Hourly Wage ($)

My shift STARTED on the holiday (not the day before)

⚠️ Shift Straddling Midnight: Your shift started the day before the holiday and ended on the holiday. Per the BC ESA "day" definition, no premium pay applies to those hours (but average day's pay may still be owed if you're qualified).

QUALIFIED — STATUTORY HOLIDAY PAY CALCULATED

$0.00

total statutory holiday pay

✓ Qualified

Statutory Holiday Canada Day

Holiday Date —

Days Employed Before Holiday —

Days Worked in Last 30 Days —

Averaging Agreement 15-day rule waived

Total Wages (30 days) $0.00

Days Worked (divisor) —

      Average Day's Pay
      $0.00
    

Hours Worked on Holiday 0 hours

Premium Pay (1.5× + 2×) $0.00

Average Day's Pay (additional) $0.00

      TOTAL STATUTORY HOLIDAY PAY
      $0.00
    

⚠️ Not Qualified: You did not meet the 15-day work requirement. You worked 0 of the required 15 days in the 30 days before the holiday. If you worked on the holiday, you receive regular pay only.

⚠️ Excluded Employee: Your occupation is excluded from BC statutory holiday provisions. Contact BC Employment Standards for details on your entitlements.

⚠️ Shift Straddling Midnight: Your shift started the day before the holiday. Per the BC ESA, no premium pay applies to those hours (but average day's pay may still be owed if qualified).

✓ You Qualify: You met the 30-day employment and 15-day work requirements. Your statutory holiday pay is calculated below.

ℹ️ Important Notes:

Overtime pay is EXCLUDED from total wages
Paid vacation, sick days, and stat pay all count as days worked
If you work on the holiday, premium pay is in addition to average day's pay
Shifts starting the day before the holiday get no premium pay

📋 Your Rights:

Statutory holiday pay is wages and must be paid
Report issues to BC Employment Standards
You can complain while employed or after
Minimum standards cannot be waived by agreement

🧮 Calculation Walkthrough — See your numbers plugged in▶

Step 1 — Qualification:

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Step 2 — Average Day's Pay:

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Step 3 — Premium Pay (if worked):

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Step 4 — Total Holiday Pay:

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📖 What Counts as Wages for Stat Holiday Pay▶

✅ Included in total wages (per BC ESA s. 45):

Regular wages and salary
Commissions
Statutory holiday pay
Paid vacation pay
Paid sick days required by employment standards

❌ Excluded from total wages:

Overtime pay (specifically excluded per s. 45(1))

Days worked include:

Any day you worked
Paid vacation days
Paid sick days
Other paid statutory holidays

🚫 Excluded Employees — Who's Not Covered▶

The following employees are excluded from BC statutory holiday provisions (per BC Employment Standards Regulation):

Nursing students (s. 33)
Volunteer or auxiliary firefighters (s. 33)
Farm workers (s. 34.1)
Managers (s. 36)
Fishers (s. 37)
High technology professionals (s. 37.8(2))
Silviculture workers receiving 4.4% in lieu (s. 37.9(8))
Commission salespersons (if all wages in the pay period would be greater than the amount earned at base rate or minimum wage plus overtime and statutory pay) (s. 37.14(1))
Car and truck salespersons receiving 4.4% in lieu (s. 37.14(4))

If you're in one of these occupations, contact BC Employment Standards for details.

📅 BC's 11 Statutory Holidays

Holiday	Date Rule	2025 Date

⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate for informational purposes only. Actual entitlements are governed by the BC Employment Standards Act and the Employment Standards Regulation. In the event of a discrepancy, the legislation is considered correct. For disputes, contact BC Employment Standards.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for BC stat holiday pay?

You must have been employed for 30 calendar days AND worked or earned wages on 15 of the 30 days before the statutory holiday. BC does NOT use the "last and first rule" used by some other provinces.

How is average day's pay calculated?

Average day's pay = Total wages (excluding overtime) ÷ Number of days worked in the 30 days before the holiday. Total wages include regular wages, salary, commissions, stat holiday pay, paid vacation pay, and paid sick days.

What if I work on the stat holiday?

If you're qualified and you work on the holiday: 1.5× (time-and-a-half) for the first 12 hours, 2× (double-time) for hours over 12, PLUS your average day's pay. The premium is in addition to your holiday pay.

What if the holiday falls on my day off?

If you're qualified and the holiday falls on your regular day off, you're entitled to your average day's pay.

What if my shift straddles midnight?

Per the BC ESA "day" definition: if the shift starts on the holiday, all hours count for premium pay. If the shift starts the day before and ends on the holiday, no premium pay applies — but your average day's pay may still be owed if you're qualified.

What wages count toward the calculation?

Regular wages, salary, commissions, stat holiday pay, paid vacation pay, and paid sick days all count. Overtime is excluded per BC ESA s. 45(1).

Who is excluded from BC stat holiday pay?

Managers, farm workers, nursing students, volunteer firefighters, fishers, high technology professionals, silviculture workers receiving 4.4% in lieu, and certain commission salespersons.

What about part-time employees?

Part-time employees are entitled to statutory holiday pay if they meet the qualification rules. The 15-day rule applies to any days worked, so part-time employees who work most days can still qualify.

What if I don't qualify but work on the holiday?

If you don't qualify but work on the holiday, you receive regular pay only for hours worked. No premium pay, no average day's pay.

Are averaging agreements different?

Yes. If you're under an averaging agreement, the 15-day requirement is waived. You only need to meet the 30-day employment requirement to qualify.

Official BC resources: BC Statutory Holidays Guide · Contact BC Employment Standards

⚠️This tool is for information purpose only. We do not guarantee any claim.
It is made based on data publicaly available on official website of concerned department.

Last Updated: March 2026 | Official Determination Required

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