Calculate statutory and pro-rata holiday entitlement in the UK. For full-time, part-time, and part-year workers.
Select if you started or will leave your job part-way through the year.
Your Total Holiday Entitlement is
28.0
days per year
This includes a statutory minimum of 5.6 weeks, calculated on a pro-rata basis for your working pattern.
In the United Kingdom, paid holiday is a statutory right for most workers. The law provides a minimum of 5.6 weeks of paid leave per year. This Calculator Site tool helps you determine your specific entitlement based on your working pattern.
A full-time employee working a 5-day week gets 28 days of paid leave (5 days × 5.6 weeks). For part-time workers, the allowance is proportional (pro-rata). For example, working 3 days a week gives you 16.8 days of leave. This ensures fairness for all work patterns. You can calculate your exact take-home pay after all deductions using our Take-Home Pay Calculator.
A note on Bank Holidays
Your employer can include bank holidays as part of your 5.6 weeks of statutory leave. They are not automatically given as extra days off. Always check your employment contract to understand your specific arrangement.
Planning leave around school holidays?
If you have children and need to book time off during school breaks, visit SchoolHolidays.org.uk for a comprehensive list of UK school holiday dates by region and local authority. This can help you plan your annual leave more effectively.
When you start or leave a job mid-year, your holiday is calculated proportionally. Our calculator handles this automatically when you input your start and end dates. For more detailed salary planning, see our Salary Calculator.
5.6 Weeks
Minimum statutory paid leave
28 Days
Max statutory leave for full-timers
Pro-Rata
Basis for part-time calculation
How to use this Calculator Site tool
Simply enter the number of days you work per week. If you are starting or leaving a job part-way through the year, check the 'Part-Year Worker' box and provide your employment start and end dates. The calculator will instantly show your total holiday entitlement in days.
Knowing how your salary breaks down helps you make informed decisions about your career and finances. You may also find our Salary Calculator useful for related calculations.
For a broader view of your finances, try the Salary Calculator with Tax Code or the Take-Home Pay Calculator. All of our calculators are free to use and updated for the 2026/27 tax year where applicable. For official holiday entitlement rules, visit GOV.UK holiday entitlement guide.
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