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Nursing Christmas Holidays 2023 - 2024 Pay Rates

Written by NPAWA | Dec 20, 2023 3:59:49 AM

Christmas Holiday Pay Rates for Applicable for WA Health/Public Sector Employees: 


24th December 2023 (Sunday) - Christmas Eve
  • Normal Sunday Penalty rates

25th December 2023 (Monday) - Christmas Day

  • Working - 200%
    Normally rostered, then paid 100% ordinary wage

26th December 2023 (Tuesday) - Boxing Day

  • Working - 200%
    Normally rostered, then paid 100% ordinary wage

31st December 2023 (Sunday) - New Years Eve

  • Normal Sunday Penalty rates

1st January 2024 (Monday) - New Years Day

  • Working - 200%
    Normally rostered, then paid 100% ordinary wage

Private & Aged Care - Your public holiday entitlements within the private sector will vary depending upon your employer and award and/or enterprise agreement.

If you experience pay issues around your public holidays, please contact your manager and payroll and if there is no resolution contact member support:

T: 1300 263 374
E: hotline@npawa.asn.au