Public Holiday Pay Calculator Australia (2026–27)
Calculate double-time-and-a-half penalty pay for working on Australian public holidays.
1. Base Rate & Penalty Multiplier
$684.00
Earned for working 7.6 hours at public holiday penalty rates.
Loaded Public Holiday Hourly Rate
$90.00 / hr
Calculated at 2.5x base pay ($36.00/hr).
Public Holiday Pay Entitlements in Australia
Under the NES, full-time and part-time employees are entitled to be absent on public holidays without loss of pay if it falls on their standard working day.
Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for general informational, educational, and public holiday pay estimation purposes only.
Charlotte Smith
Senior Personal Finance & Taxation Specialist at AussieSpot
Charlotte Smith is the lead personal finance advisor and workplace specialist at AussieSpot. Charlotte has over 12 years of experience helping Australian employees and employers understand Fair Work regulations, leave entitlements, and redundancy laws.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the standard public holiday pay rate in Australia?
Employees working on a public holiday are generally paid at penalty rates—typically 225% or 250% (double-time-and-a-half) of their ordinary base rate of pay under Modern Awards.