2026 May Day Overtime Pay Calculator – Daily Rate Checker
Locked to China's 2026 May Day holiday (May 1–5). Check each day you worked overtime to instantly see per-day and total pay at the correct multiplier: 3× for statutory holidays (May 1–2) and 2× for compensatory rest days (May 3–5). Salary folded locally in your browser — no data uploaded.
Overview
During China's 2026 May Day Golden Week, May 1 (Labor Day) and May 2 are statutory holidays — overtime must be paid at 3× the daily rate. May 3–5 are compensatory rest days — overtime is paid at 2×. Enter your monthly salary, check the days you actually worked, and instantly see a per-day breakdown plus the 5-day total. Daily rate is calculated using the MoHRSS-prescribed 21.75-day divisor. All processing runs in your browser; no data is uploaded.
How to use
- Enter your pre-tax monthly salary (CNY) in the "Monthly Salary" field (default 10,000).
- Tick the checkboxes for each day you actually worked overtime. Each option shows its multiplier badge (3× or 2×).
- The result panel on the right updates instantly — see daily rate, hourly rate, a per-day breakdown table, and the 5-day total.
Formula
Daily Rate = Monthly Salary ÷ 21.75 Basis: MoHRSS Notice on Average Monthly Working Days and Salary Calculation (21.75 = (365 − 104) ÷ 12, excluding 104 weekly rest days per year) Hourly Rate = Daily Rate ÷ 8 Statutory Holiday Overtime (May 1, May 2) = Daily Rate × 3 Basis: Article 13 of the Interim Provisions on Payment of Wages: Work on statutory holidays must be compensated at no less than 300% of the daily wage. Compensatory Rest-Day Overtime (May 3–5) = Daily Rate × 2 Basis: Same Article 13: Work on rest days that cannot be compensated by a substitute day off must be paid at no less than 200% of the daily wage. Total Overtime Pay = Σ (multiplier × daily rate) for each checked day Multiple of daily rate = Total overtime pay ÷ daily rate
Common scenarios
Scenario 1 · ¥10,000/mo · Overtime only on May 1
Daily rate = 10000 ÷ 21.75 ≈ ¥459.77. May 1 overtime (3×) ≈ ¥1,379.31 — equivalent to 3 days' pay.
Scenario 2 · ¥10,000/mo · All 5 days worked
2 statutory days × 3 + 3 rest days × 2 = 12 daily-rate multiples. Total ≈ ¥5,517.24.
Scenario 3 · ¥20,000/mo · 3 compensatory rest days (May 3–5)
Daily rate ≈ ¥919.54. 3 days × 2× = 6 multiples. Total overtime ≈ ¥5,517.24.
FAQ
How is the daily rate calculated from monthly salary? Why divide by 21.75 and not 30?
Per the MoHRSS Notice on Average Monthly Working Days and Salary Calculation: (365 − 104) ÷ 12 = 21.75, where 104 represents the 52 weekly Saturday–Sunday pairs. Public holidays are not deducted from this base because they are compensated at a special multiplier separately. Therefore: daily rate = monthly salary ÷ 21.75; hourly rate = daily rate ÷ 8.
"Pay an additional 3×" vs "pay a total of 3×" — which is it, and what do I actually receive?
Article 13 states workers must be paid no less than 300% of the daily wage on statutory holidays. The mainstream interpretation (and labor arbitration practice) treats this as a total of 3× — including the 1× base wage you would have earned anyway. So the actual premium is 2× extra on top of your normal day's pay, totaling 3×. This calculator uses the 3× total figure, consistent with standard practice.
Can my employer substitute compensatory time off for overtime pay on rest days (May 3–5)?
For rest-day overtime (May 3–5), the Interim Provisions allow employers to offer compensatory time off first; the 200% cash payment is only required when compensatory leave cannot be arranged. So if your employer schedules equivalent leave after May Day, the 2× cash pay may not be separately owed. However, statutory holiday overtime (May 1–2) cannot be replaced by compensatory leave — 3× must be paid in cash.
Does this calculator apply to annualized, comprehensive, or flexible-hours workers?
This calculator targets workers on the standard work-time system (8 h/day, 40 h/week). Employees under comprehensive or annualized work-time systems calculate overtime differently — it accrues only when hours exceed the aggregate threshold for the calculation period. Workers under flexible (unregulated) hours generally do not earn statutory overtime (except on public holidays). If you are on a non-standard schedule, consult your HR department or a labor arbitration body.
Is overtime pay subject to personal income tax? How is it calculated?
Yes, overtime pay is treated as employment income and taxed together with your regular monthly salary. There is no separate overtime tax rate; the combined amount is subject to the standard cumulative withholding method. Use the Income Tax Calculator on this site to estimate your after-tax take-home for the month that includes overtime pay.
My employer refuses to pay statutory-holiday overtime. What can I do?
You have several options: ① File a complaint with your local Labor Inspection Bureau (call 12333); ② Apply for labor arbitration — free of charge, with a one-year statute of limitations from the date the dispute arose or the employment relationship ended; ③ If unsatisfied with the arbitration award, file a civil lawsuit. Preserve evidence such as attendance records, overtime notices, and pay slips in advance.
Are any files or data uploaded to a server? How is my privacy protected?
No. This calculator runs entirely in your browser. Your salary and selection data are never sent to any server — they exist only in memory and disappear when you refresh or close the page. We collect no personal salary information whatsoever.
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