Holiday Pay Calculator UK (2026/27)
Statutory Entitlement (2026/27): All UK workers receive 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid holiday per year. For full-time staff (5 days/week on £12.71 NLW), annual statutory holiday pay equals £2,847.04. Part-time workers receive days per week × 5.6. Irregular-hours and zero-hours workers accrue statutory holiday pay at 12.07% of hours worked (or 12.07% of gross earnings).
Work out your exact paid annual leave entitlement, daily holiday rate, and zero-hours accrual under current UK employment law.
Your Statutory Annual Paid Leave
28.0 Days
Holiday Pay Value
£2,669
Daily Holiday Pay
£95.33
Statutory Weeks
5.6 Weeks
Accrual Rate
12.07%
UK Statutory Holiday Pay Rights (Working Time Regulations):
- 5.6 Weeks Minimum: Full-time staff working 5+ days get 28 days statutory leave (employers can include 8 UK bank holidays).
- Rate of Pay: Holiday pay must equal your normal weekly earnings, including regular overtime and commission.
- Irregular Hours: For zero-hours and casual staff, leave accrues at 12.07% of actual hours worked.
Part-Time Holiday Entitlement (Pro-Rata 5.6 Weeks)
Statutory entitlement based on days worked per week under UK Working Time Regulations. Pay calculated at £12.71/hr National Living Wage (assuming 8-hour shift).
| Working Pattern | Annual Entitlement | Statutory Pay Value (£12.71 NLW) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 days / week (Full-time) | 28.0 days | £2,847.04 |
| 4.5 days / week | 25.2 days | £2,562.34 |
| 4.0 days / week | 22.4 days | £2,277.63 |
| 3.5 days / week | 19.6 days | £1,992.93 |
| 3.0 days / week | 16.8 days | £1,708.22 |
| 2.5 days / week | 14.0 days | £1,423.52 |
| 2.0 days / week | 11.2 days | £1,138.82 |
| 1.0 day / week | 5.6 days | £569.41 |
Statutory maximum cap is 28 days under law, although employer contracts may grant enhanced contractual leave.
How the 12.07% Holiday Pay Formula Works
For zero-hours workers, casual staff, and irregular hours employees, UK law calculates holiday entitlement using the 12.07% accrual formula.
The statutory formula: 5.6 weeks ÷ (52 weeks − 5.6 weeks) = 5.6 ÷ 46.4 = 12.07%
Explanation: 46.4 weeks is the actual time worked in a year excluding the statutory 5.6 weeks of annual leave.
- Worked 20 hours in a week: 20 × 12.07% = 2.41 hours of accrued paid holiday.
- Worked 37.5 hours in a week: 37.5 × 12.07% = 4.53 hours of accrued paid holiday.
- Gross pay £400: £400 × 12.07% = £48.28 accrued holiday pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much holiday pay am I entitled to in the UK?
Under the Working Time Regulations, all UK workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks (28 days for full-time 5-day workers) of paid annual leave per statutory leave year. Employers may include 8 UK bank holidays within this 28-day total.
How is holiday pay calculated for part-time workers?
Part-time workers receive the exact same 5.6 weeks entitlement pro-rata. Multiply the number of days you work per week by 5.6. For example: 3 days/week × 5.6 = 16.8 days paid holiday per year; 4 days/week × 5.6 = 22.4 days.
How is holiday pay calculated for zero-hours and irregular workers?
Under statutory UK employment regulations, irregular-hours and zero-hours workers accrue holiday pay at 12.07% of the hours worked in each pay period (or 12.07% of gross earnings). This is calculated as: 5.6 weeks ÷ (52 weeks - 5.6 weeks) = 5.6 ÷ 46.4 = 12.07%.
Can my employer use rolled-up holiday pay?
Yes. For leave years beginning on or after 1 January 2024, employers are legally permitted to pay rolled-up holiday pay (an extra 12.07% on top of hourly pay) to irregular-hours and part-year workers, provided it is itemised separately on payslips.
How is holiday pay calculated if my hours or pay vary?
If your pay or working hours vary weekly, your holiday pay must be based on your average weekly remuneration over the preceding 52 paid weeks (ignoring any unpaid weeks, looking back up to 104 weeks).
Do bank holidays have to be paid on top of annual leave?
There is no automatic statutory right to extra pay or time off on bank holidays. Your contract will state whether bank holidays are included within your 28 days or provided in addition.
What happens to unused holiday when I leave my job?
Your employer must pay you for any untaken statutory leave accrued up to your final employment date. This is known as payment in lieu of accrued untaken leave.
About this guide
This calculator is maintained by UKMinimumWage.co.uk using published GOV.UK rates for 2026/27. Last updated August 2026. This site is not HMRC-endorsed.