April 2026 — 5.6 weeks / 12.07% rule

Holiday Pay Calculator

Calculate your statutory annual leave entitlement. Full-time workers get 28 days (5.6 weeks). Zero-hours and irregular workers accrue 12.07% of earnings.

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Annual Holiday Pay

£2,520.00

28 days entitlement

Daily Rate

£90.00

Total Days

28

Statutory Rate Applied

5.6 weeks

UK Holiday Entitlement at a Glance

Worker Type Entitlement Method
Full-time (5 days/wk)28 days / 5.6 weeksWeekly pay × 5.6
Part-timePro-rata 5.6 weeksDays/wk × 5.6
Zero / irregular hours12.07% of earningsEarnings × 12.07%

Statutory minimum from April 2026. Your contract may provide more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much holiday pay am I entitled to in the UK?

5.6 weeks (28 days) for full-time workers. Part-time workers get the same proportion. For example, a worker doing 3 days a week is entitled to 3 × 5.6 = 16.8 days per year.

How is holiday pay calculated for zero-hours workers?

12.07% of pay earned, paid as you go or accrued. This percentage is derived from 5.6 weeks divided by the remaining 46.4 weeks in a year (5.6 ÷ 46.4 = 12.07%).

Can my employer include holiday pay in my hourly rate?

Only if your contract clearly states this (known as 'rolled-up holiday pay') and it is shown separately on your payslip. This practice is legal from 2024 for irregular-hours workers.

Do bank holidays count towards my holiday entitlement?

Only if your contract includes them. Your 5.6-week entitlement may or may not include bank holidays depending on your contract.

What if I am on sick leave during my holiday?

If you are too ill to take annual leave, you can reschedule it. You cannot be forced to take holiday while on sick leave.