Malaysia Overtime Calculator 2026: Rest Day and Public Holiday
Calculate overtime in Malaysia 2026 under the Employment Act: 1.5 times on normal days, rest day pay and 2 or 3 times on public holidays.
Ordinary rate of pay = monthly salary ÷ 26; hourly rate = that ÷ the normal hours of the day. A public holiday worked pays 2 days' wages on top of the holiday pay already in the salary.
What it does
Under the Employment Act 1955 normal hours are at most 45 a week. Overtime on a normal day is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate. On a rest day a monthly-paid employee receives half a day's wages for up to half the normal hours, a full day's wages up to the normal hours and 2 times the hourly rate beyond. On a public holiday the work pays 2 days' wages, and overtime 3 times the hourly rate.
How to use it
- Type your monthly salary and the normal hours of your day.
- Type the overtime hours, the rest days and the public holidays worked.
- Read the hourly rate and the extra pay for the month.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How much is overtime with RM2,600 a month?
The ordinary rate of pay is RM2,600 ÷ 26 = RM100 a day and RM12.50 an hour (8 hours). 10 overtime hours at 1.5× give RM187.50, a full rest day RM100, a public holiday RM200 and 2 overtime hours on it at 3× RM75: RM562.50.
How is a rest day paid?
Up to half the normal hours, half a day's wages; up to the normal hours, one day's wages; each hour beyond, 2 times the hourly rate.
Does the Act apply if I earn more than RM4,000?
The overtime, rest day and public holiday rates apply by law to employees earning up to RM4,000 a month; above it they depend on the contract.
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