Note that it is not possible to have QuickBooks automatically calculate the hours and earnings to include for the holiday. You must calculate them separately and enter them manually into the payroll item to include on the pay cheque.
Display the Payroll Items List and add a new item. Select Payroll item type as Wage, click next.
Select Hourly Wages and click Next.
Select Regular Pay and click Next.
Type in a Name for the Payroll item, click Next
Select expense account from the list (create a new account, if needed). It is recommended to use a separate account the track the Statutory Holiday pay separately.
Ensure that Earnings are selected and the Reporting Period is "For which they are paid". Click finish to add the new item.
