Fill in the figures, then click Work out my holiday.
Result
The numbers
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What to do
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What it does, and what it leaves to you
- Covers: statutory holiday in Great Britain under the Working Time Regulations 1998: 5.6 weeks, the 28-day cap, pro-rating for starters and leavers, and the 12.07% method for irregular hours.
- Gives: days accrued, days left, whether your contract meets the minimum, and what unused days are worth when you leave.
- Not decided: Northern Ireland, overtime and commission averaging, carry-over, accrual during sick or family leave, contractual terms, and anything that changed after this was written.
Common questions
How much holiday am I entitled to by law?
Most workers get 5.6 weeks a year. For someone working 5 days a week that is 28 days, which can include bank holidays. The 28-day cap means working 6 or 7 days a week does not give more.
How is holiday worked out if I work part-time?
Multiply the days you work in a week by 5.6. Three days a week gives 16.8 days. Employers should round up to the next half day, not down.
What if I start or leave part-way through the year?
Holiday builds up in proportion to the part of the leave year you are employed. If you leave with unused holiday your employer must pay for it in your final pay.
How does the 12.07% method work?
For irregular-hours and part-year workers whose leave year starts on or after 1 April 2024, holiday is 12.07% of the hours worked. Employers may pay it as rolled-up holiday pay, shown as a separate line on each payslip.
How much is a day of holiday pay?
One normal day's pay. If your pay varies, it is based on your average over the last 52 weeks in which you were paid.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is sent.