holiday rate

Festive period charge

Holiday rate is the higher pay rate workers receive for working on holidays, typically time-and-a-half or double the regular wage: The holiday rate kicks in for anyone scheduled on Christmas.

The term also applies to special pricing during peak travel seasons—hotels and airlines charge holiday rates when demand surges.

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peak · vacation · long weekend · travel · travel insurance · booking · last minute deal · fare · tariff · overtime · double-time · time and a half · festive · tourist · accommodation · pricing · discount · off-peak

Opposites
seasonal pricing timing

holiday rateoff-peak rate

Reduced price during quiet periods

rate type/classification

holiday ratestandard rate

Default pricing level

base rate · weekday rate · rack rate · discount rate · basic rate

employment compensation context

holiday ratebase pay

Compensation before additions

Family

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