I am wondering how payments should work around Christmas Holidays.

My policies state that on stat holidays I am not open but do require payment. These days include Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day. I have booked off my holiday time (my holidays are without pay) so that my last day of providing care is Friday, December 21 and first day back is Wednesday, January 3.

I seem to recall something from the regular 'working world' that you need to work before and/or after stat holidays to get paid for those days? Would I get payment for Christmas Day and Boxing day even though I am not working the days before or after? Would I get payment for New Year's day since I'm working the day before (though not after)?

Help! TIA