Bank Holiday Pay Calculator
Instantly calculate your UK bank holiday pay. Estimate your premium earnings, overtime rates, and total compensation for working on a public holiday.
Calculate Your Bank Holiday Earnings
Enter your pay details and the agreed multiplier to see exactly how much you should earn for working on a UK public holiday.
Pay Details
Enter your compensation details to see the premium breakdown
Pay Breakdown
Calculated compensation equivalents
Common Bank Holiday Multipliers
Typical contractual arrangements for public holiday work and what they mean for your take-home pay.
| Multiplier | Common Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0x | Standard Rate | Normal pay rate. Often accompanied by a “day in lieu” off at a later date. |
| 1.5x | Time and a Half | Normal rate plus 50% premium. Common in retail, hospitality, and healthcare. |
| 2.0x | Double Time | Twice the normal hourly rate. Frequently offered for major holidays like Christmas Day. |
| 1.0x + TOIL | Day in Lieu | Standard pay for the day worked, plus an additional paid day off added to annual leave. |
Bank Holiday Pay FAQ
Everything you need to know about UK public holiday compensation and employment rights.
There is no statutory right in the UK to receive extra pay (such as time-and-a-half or double time) for working on a bank holiday. Whether you receive premium pay depends entirely on the terms of your employment contract. Many employers do offer enhanced rates as a benefit.
For salaried employees, a standard daily rate is typically calculated by dividing the annual salary by 260 (the average number of working days in a year). This daily rate is then multiplied by the agreed-upon bank holiday multiplier (e.g., 1.5x or 2x) to determine the premium pay.
A ‘day in lieu’ (or TOIL – Time Off In Lieu) is an alternative to financial compensation. If you work on a bank holiday, your employer may grant you an extra paid day off at a later date instead of paying you an enhanced overtime rate.
Yes. Regardless of any multipliers or contractual agreements, your average hourly rate for the pay period, including any bank holiday work, must not fall below the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage for your age group.