Calculate overtime compensation for statutory holidays and rest days according to the Labor Law. Enter your daily wage and overtime details to quickly calculate overtime pay.
According to Article 44 of the Labor Law of the People's Republic of China:
Understanding the difference between statutory holidays and rest days is crucial for correctly calculating overtime pay:
| Type | Definition | Overtime Pay Standard | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory Holiday | Official holidays stipulated by national law | No less than 300% of wage | New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day |
| Rest Day | Weekly rest days (usually Saturday and Sunday) | No less than 200% of wage | Regular Saturdays and Sundays |
| Extended Working Hours | Working hours exceeding 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week | No less than 150% of wage | Weekday evening overtime |
Below is the schedule of statutory holidays for 2026. For complete information, see the Holiday Schedule. Overtime worked on these dates is subject to the 300% wage standard:
Important Note: Overtime worked on statutory holidays must be compensated with 300% of the wage; employers cannot replace this with compensatory time off. For overtime worked on rest days, employers may choose to either arrange compensatory time off or pay 200% of the wage.
Assume Xiao Wang has a daily wage of 300 $ and works 2 overtime days on National Day (statutory holiday):
Assume Xiao Li has a daily wage of 250 $ and works 1 overtime day on a rest day with no compensatory time off arranged:
Daily wage = Monthly salary ÷ Monthly paid days. According to regulations, the monthly paid days are 21.75 days.
For example: Monthly salary of 5000 $, daily wage = 5000 ÷ 21.75 ≈ 229.89 $
Make-up workdays are considered rest days, not statutory holidays. For example, overtime worked on a make-up day before or after National Day is subject to the 200% wage standard, not 300%.
No. According to the Labor Law, overtime worked on statutory holidays must be compensated with no less than 300% of the wage, and cannot be replaced with compensatory time off.
Yes. Overtime pay is considered wage and salary income and is subject to personal income tax according to national regulations.
If an employer fails to pay overtime wages as required, workers can protect their rights through the following channels:
Friendly Reminder: When protecting your rights, be sure to keep relevant evidence such as overtime records, pay stubs, and labor contracts.