Use this free UK holiday pay calculator to work out your statutory holiday entitlement and holiday pay, whether you work regular hours, irregular hours or are leaving a job.
UK statutory holiday · 2026UK Holiday Pay Calculator
Based on statutory minimum holiday in England, Scotland and Wales. Your contract may give you more.
Our free UK holiday pay calculator shows how much paid holiday you are entitled to and how much it is worth. First, choose whether you work regular hours, irregular hours or are leaving a job. Then enter your details, and the calculator works out your holiday days, hours and pay using the UK statutory rules.
How the UK Holiday Pay Calculator Works
Almost every worker in the UK has the right to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year. However, the way it is worked out depends on how you work, so the calculator has three modes.
First, for fixed days, it multiplies 5.6 by the days you work each week.
Then, for variable hours, it uses 12.07% of the hours you work.
Finally, it works out the holiday you have earned but not taken.
The formula
Holiday days = 5.6 × days worked per week (maximum 28)
How Much Holiday Am I Entitled To?
According to GOV.UK, full-time workers on a 5-day week get at least 28 days of paid holiday. Part-time workers get the same 5.6 weeks, but in proportion to the days they work. For example, a 3-day week gives 16.8 days. Moreover, statutory holiday is capped at 28 days, so working 6 days a week does not give you more.
UK Holiday Pay Calculator Examples
For example, here are three workers. In each case, the employer gives only the statutory minimum.
He earns £30,000 and works 5 days a week.
- First: 5.6 × 5 28 days
- Then: day’s pay £115.38
- Finally: yearly value £3,230.77
Similarly, she earns £18,000 for 3 days a week.
- First: 5.6 × 3 16.8 days
- Then: day’s pay £115.38
- Finally: yearly value £1,938.46
In contrast, he worked 120 hours this month at £14.00 an hour.
- First: 120 × 12.07% 14.48 hours
- Then: pay £1,680 × 12.07% £202.78
- Finally: total pay £1,882.78
UK Holiday Pay and Entitlement Table
This table shows statutory holiday by days worked. In each case, a day is 7.5 hours, and the full-time equivalent salary is £30,000.
| Days worked per week | Holiday days | Holiday hours | Holiday pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 5.6 days | 42 hours | £646.15 |
| 2 days | 11.2 days | 84 hours | £1,292.31 |
| 3 days | 16.8 days | 126 hours | £1,938.46 |
| 4 days | 22.4 days | 168 hours | £2,584.62 |
| 5 days | 28 days | 210 hours | £3,230.77 |
| 6 days | 28 days | 210 hours | £3,230.77 |
Holiday pay is the value of the holiday, based on a day’s pay of £115.38.
Irregular Hours and the 12.07% Rule
Since leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024, irregular-hours and part-year workers earn holiday at 12.07% of the hours they work in each pay period. For instance, working 30 hours in a week earns 3.621 hours of holiday. In addition, employers can choose to pay rolled-up holiday pay, which means adding 12.07% to each payslip instead of paying you when you take leave.
Holiday Pay When You Leave a Job
When you leave, you earn holiday in proportion to the part of the holiday year you worked. Therefore, your employer must pay you for any holiday you have earned but not taken. For example, if you have 28 days a year, leave after 181 days and took 8 days, you are owed about 5.88 days. On a £30,000 salary, that is about £679.03.
What Counts in Holiday Pay?
- Basic pay: first, your normal wage or salary always counts.
- Regular overtime and commission: in addition, these must be included for at least 4 weeks of your holiday.
- Variable pay: if your pay changes week to week, it is averaged over your last 52 paid weeks.
- Bonuses: however, one-off bonuses usually do not have to be included.
How to Use the UK Holiday Pay Calculator
- First, choose regular hours, irregular hours or leaving a job.
- Next, enter your days and hours, or the hours you worked in the pay period.
- Then add your salary, hourly pay or daily pay.
- Finally, press Calculate Holiday Pay to see your holiday and what it is worth.
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UK Holiday Pay Calculator FAQs
How is holiday pay calculated in the UK?
For regular hours, holiday pay is your normal pay for the time off. For example, a day’s holiday pay on a £30,000 salary for a 5-day week is about £115.38. However, if your pay varies, it is the average of your last 52 paid weeks.
How many days holiday do part-time workers get?
Part-time workers get 5.6 weeks, which is 5.6 times the days they work each week. So someone working 3 days a week gets 16.8 days of paid holiday a year.
What is rolled-up holiday pay?
It is an extra 12.07% added to each payslip instead of paying you when you take time off. Since April 2024, it is only allowed for irregular-hours and part-year workers.
Do bank holidays count towards my 28 days?
They can. Employers do not have to give bank holidays as extra paid leave, so they may include them in your 5.6 weeks. Check your contract to see how your employer handles them.
Is overtime included in holiday pay?
Regular overtime must be included in at least 4 weeks of your holiday pay. In addition, commission and payments linked to your job or qualifications count, but one-off bonuses usually do not.
Do I get paid for unused holiday when I leave?
Yes. When you leave, your employer must pay you for any statutory holiday you have earned but not taken. In contrast, if you took more than you earned, they can only deduct it if your contract allows.
Disclaimer: This calculator gives an estimate for general information only and is not legal advice. Your contract may give you more holiday. Moreover, Northern Ireland has its own rules, so check GOV.UK, nidirect or Acas if you are unsure.