Calculate public-holiday shift pay

Public Holiday Premium Calculator

Estimate paid hours, base pay and the gross premium for work on a public holiday using your own hourly wage and rate.

Direct answer: An 08:00–16:00 shift with a 30-minute unpaid break, €20 hourly pay and a 100% premium gives €150 base pay plus a €150 premium, or €300 gross.

Shift and premiums

This calendar date counts as the public-holiday period.
For overnight shifts, choose an earlier end, for example 22:00 to 06:00. The end then counts on the next day.
Paid: base pay and all allowances are included. Unpaid: base pay and all allowances are excluded during the break.
Paid hours–
Public-holiday hours–
Base pay–
Public holiday premium–
Additional shift premium–
Gross total–

This calculator shows a gross amount. Agreements and tax treatment may differ.

Want the full calculation explained?The guide explains the formula, an example and important limitations.
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