Most state laws, including those of Texas, do not require employers to observe any holidays or to pay employees if time off for holidays is granted. Texas law does not require employers to pay holiday pay.The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays (federal or otherwise). There are no Federal laws in the US that compel a company to pay anything extra for work on a holiday. Our payroll denied everyone's holiday pay a day or two before paychecks went out. I have text messages showing proof of the verbal agreement of holiday pay. This guide aims to shed light on the intricacies of holiday pay in Texas, helping employees understand their rights and employers to meet their obligations. The Fair Labor Standards Act doesn't require employers to provide paid holiday leave, award days off, or pay higher rates during the holidays. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays (federal or otherwise). Are you on probation as a new employee and not eligible for holiday pay?