Holiday Pay Entitlement Calculator

Holiday Pay Entitlement Calculator – Welcome to our free Holiday Pay Entitlement Calculator, designed to help employers and employees quickly work out annual leave entitlement under UK law. Whether you work full-time, part-time, or on irregular hours, you can use this tool to calculate exactly how much paid holiday you are entitled to.

UK Holiday Entitlement Calculator

Choose a work pattern, enter a few details, then calculate statutory annual leave.

Pro-rata for starters/leavers (optional)

If you leave blank, the calculator assumes a full leave year.

Why is Holiday Pay Important?

Under UK employment law, almost all workers are legally entitled to a minimum amount of paid annual leave. Getting this right is essential:

  • Employees need to know their rights to time off.

  • Employers must calculate leave correctly to stay compliant with the Working Time Regulations.

Using an online calculator removes the guesswork and ensures accuracy.

How Statutory Holiday Works in the UK

The law gives workers 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday per year. This equals:

  • 28 days for someone working five days per week (including bank holidays if the employer chooses to count them).

  • Pro-rata entitlements for those working fewer days or hours.

  • For irregular or part-year workers, holiday can accrue based on 12.07% of hours worked (for leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024).

Employers can offer more than the legal minimum, but never less.

How to Use the Calculator

  • Select your work pattern: days per week, hours per week, or irregular hours.

  • Enter your average working days or hours.

  • (Optional) Add start and end dates if you joined or left part way through the year.

  • Click Calculate to see your annual leave entitlement in days or hours.

The result shows your statutory entitlement and explains how it’s worked out.

Who Should Use This Tool?

  • Employees checking their holiday allowance.

  • Small business owners and HR managers calculating leave for staff.

  • Freelancers and part-time workers who want to check their rights.

  • Payroll and admin staff who need a quick reference when onboarding new employees.

Get Holiday Pay Right Every Time

Correctly calculating holiday pay keeps your business compliant and helps staff feel valued. Use our free calculator above whenever you need a quick answer.

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Do bank holidays count as holiday entitlement?

Yes, bank holidays can form part of the 5.6 weeks, unless your employment contract gives extra days off.

 

What if I start or leave part way through the year?

The calculator will pro-rate your entitlement so you only receive holiday for the period you’ve worked.

Can employers give more holiday than the legal minimum?

Absolutely. Many employers offer extra annual leave as part of a benefits package.

 

What happens with irregular or seasonal workers?

For leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024, entitlement accrues at 12.07% of hours worked, and employers may use “rolled-up” holiday pay if clearly shown on payslips.

Is this calculator legally binding?

No — it provides guidance based on current UK rules. Always check your employment contract and company policies. You can check directly on .Gov website