Holiday Pay Calculator
Calculate your statutory paid holiday entitlement in days and estimate the monetary value of your holiday pay based on your hourly rate and hours worked.
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What this means
UK workers are entitled to paid holiday. Full-time workers typically get 28 days (5.6 weeks). Part-time entitlement is pro-rated based on days worked per week.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your working pattern (days or hours per week).
- See your statutory holiday entitlement.
- Use it to check part-time or pro-rata holiday.
Worked example
You work 5 days a week.
- Statutory entitlement is 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year.
- 5 days × 5.6 weeks = 28 days (the statutory cap).
You're entitled to 28 days of paid holiday a year.
Who this is for
- Full-time and part-time employees.
- Workers on irregular or term-time hours.
- Anyone checking their holiday allowance is correct.
How holiday entitlement is calculated
Almost all workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid statutory holiday a year. For someone working five days a week, that's 28 days — though employers can include bank holidays within this.
Part-time workers get the same 5.6 weeks pro-rated to their days or hours. Holiday pay should reflect your normal pay, including regular overtime and commission in many cases.
Frequently asked questions
Statutory entitlement is days worked per week multiplied by 5.6, capped at 28 days for full-time workers.
Employers can include bank holidays in the 28 days or offer them separately. Check your contract.
Your employer may offer more than the statutory minimum. This calculator uses statutory rules only.
There's no automatic right to paid bank holidays. Employers can count the 8 UK bank holidays as part of your 5.6 weeks' statutory entitlement, so check your contract.
You're usually paid for any statutory holiday you've accrued but not taken when you leave a job. Your final payslip should include it.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for guidance only. It is not financial, legal or tax advice. Always check official sources or speak to a qualified professional before making decisions.
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