Public Holiday Pay Calculator
Work out what you should be paid for a public holiday under the NES and your award/EBA.
Current as of 1 Jul 2026
Helps you work out
- Which public holidays apply in your state or territory
- The penalty rate you should receive for working one
- Whether you're entitled to a paid day off if you don't work
Public holidays are set by each state and territory under their own legislation, with 8 national days set by FW Act s.115. Victoria adds AFL Grand Final Friday and Melbourne Cup.
How we calculate this & assumptions
- Public holiday dates are based on official state and territory declarations for the selected year.
- Penalty rates come from the relevant modern award; enterprise agreements may set different rates.
- Substitute and part-day public holidays vary by state and are included where declared.
This is an estimate, not legal advice. Your award or enterprise agreement sets the penalty rates that actually apply to you.