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April 30, 2026

Who gets a double daily wage for working on a public holiday! For 1 day you get 210 percent of your salary

In such cases, the employer can also provide a compensatory day off, depending on the needs of the job.

Who gets a double daily wage for working on a public holiday! For 1 day you get 210 percent of your salary

TL;DR

  • May 1st and 2nd, 2026, fall on a Friday and Saturday, leading to potential double pay for working employees.
  • Employees working on a public holiday are entitled to their regular daily wage plus at least a 110% increase (minimum 210% of their pay).
  • Certain sectors like healthcare, police, retail, hospitality, and transport may operate during holidays, with options for compensatory days off.
  • Employees not working on public holidays receive their full regular pay.
  • Working on holidays can be a significant opportunity to increase monthly earnings.

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