Holiday entitlement calculator

Almost every worker in the UK is entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year. Work out what that means for your working pattern, including if you start or leave part way through the year.

How UK holiday entitlement works

Workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year. For someone working five days a week, that is 28 days. Employers can include the eight bank holidays in this total, and statutory entitlement is capped at 28 days even if you work six or seven days a week.

Days worked per week	Statutory holiday per year
5	28 days
4	22.4 days
3	16.8 days
2	11.2 days
1	5.6 days

Part-time and part-year workers

Part-time workers get the same 5.6 weeks, worked out on their usual days. If you start or leave part way through the leave year, your entitlement is worked out in proportion to the time you are employed. Employers can round up part days, but cannot round them down.

Irregular hours and term-time workers

For leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024, people with irregular hours (such as zero-hours workers) and part-year workers build up holiday at 12.07% of the hours they work in each pay period. For example, 120 hours worked builds up about 14.5 hours of holiday.

Frequently asked questions

Do bank holidays count as part of my 28 days?

They can. Employers do not have to give paid leave for bank holidays on top of the 5.6 weeks, but many do as part of a more generous contract.

Can I carry holiday over to next year?

You can usually carry over up to 8 days of the 28 if your contract allows it. Different rules apply if you could not take holiday because of sickness or family leave.

Is holiday pay the same as my normal pay?

For the first 4 weeks, holiday pay should include regular overtime, commission and similar regular payments, not just basic pay.

Guidance only: your contract may give you more. Source: GOV.UK holiday entitlement.