UK Holiday Entitlement Calculator
Calculate your UK statutory holiday entitlement based on your working pattern. The UK statutory minimum is 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (including bank holidays).
Your Statutory Right to Paid Holiday in the UK
UK workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year under the Working Time Regulations 1998. For full-time employees, this is a minimum of 28 days including bank holidays. This is a fundamental employment right that cannot be reduced below this minimum.
Pro-Rata Entitlement for Part-Time and New Employees
Part-time workers receive proportional entitlement. In your first year, you accrue 1/12 of your entitlement per month worked. Fixed-term contractors and agency workers are also entitled to pro-rata holiday.
Managing Bank Holidays and Holiday Carryover
Bank holidays are included in the 5.6-week entitlement unless your contract states otherwise. When employment ends, you must be paid for any accrued untaken holiday at your normal wage rate.
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How many days of holiday am I entitled to in the UK?
The UK statutory minimum is 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year, equivalent to 28 days for a full-time employee working 5 days per week.
Do bank holidays count towards my holiday entitlement?
Bank holidays are included within the 5.6-week statutory entitlement unless your contract specifies otherwise.
How is holiday calculated for part-time workers?
Part-time workers receive holiday pro-rata. Working 3 days per week means 16.8 days (3/5 × 28 days) of annual leave.
How much leave do I get in my first year?
You accrue holiday at 1/12 of your annual entitlement per month. Starting on 1 March with 28 days gives approximately 23.3 days for that year.
Can unused holiday be carried over?
There is no statutory right to carry holiday over, but employers can allow it. Most require employees to use holiday within the year.