How holiday entitlement is calculated
Full-time UK workers get 28 days statutory annual leave — that includes the 8 bank holidays. The entitlement is calculated on a 5.6-times-the-working-days basis. For part-time workers, multiply the number of days worked per week by 5.6.
Accrual for mid-year starts and leavers
Enter the date this employee started in the current leave year (or the start of your chosen calculation period). The calculator works out proportional entitlement from that date to the leave-year end. For full-year entitlement, leave the start date at the beginning of the leave year.
Part-time holiday calculator UK
A part-time worker doing 3 days a week is entitled to 16.8 days (3 × 5.6), rounded appropriately by your employer. This calculator works out the annual entitlement and the pro-rata amount for mid-year starts.
Carry-over rules
Statutory holiday should be taken within the leave year. Your contract may allow carrying over unused holiday, but there is no legal right to carry over beyond the leave year unless your contract or an applicable agreement allows it.
Important: This calculator is a planning aid only. Check your employment contract and the official gov.uk guidance on holiday entitlement for full details.
FAQs
How many days holiday am I entitled to in the UK?
Full-time workers are entitled to 28 days statutory annual leave, including the 8 bank holidays. Part-time workers get this pro-rata based on their working days per week.
Do bank holidays count towards the 28 days?
Yes. The 28-day entitlement includes the 8 UK bank holidays. If your contract gives you more than 28 days, bank holidays may or may not be included depending on the terms.
How is holiday calculated for part-time workers?
Part-time entitlement is pro-rata: multiply the number of working days per week by 5.6 to get the annual entitlement in days.
Can I carry over unused holiday to the next year?
Statutory holiday must be taken in the leave year. Carrying over is subject to your employment contract — some roles allow up to 8 days carried over under the EU Working Time Directive.