Work out how much paid holiday you’re legally entitled to in the UK, whether you work full time, part time, irregular hours, or are starting or leaving part-way through the year.
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The basic rule
Almost all workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday a year. For someone working 5 days a week, that’s 28 days. Employers can include bank holidays in this. Statutory leave is capped at 28 days, so a 6-day week still gets 28.
Worked examples
| Work pattern | Holiday a year |
|---|---|
| 5 days a week | 28 days |
| 4 days a week | 22.4 days |
| 3 days a week | 16.8 days |
| 2.5 days a week | 14 days |
Starting part-way through the year
Someone working 5 days a week who joins with 6 months of the leave year left gets 28 × 6 ÷ 12 = 14 days.
Irregular hours
Since April 2024, irregular-hours and part-year workers build up holiday at 12.07% of the hours they work each pay period. Working 100 hours in a month builds up 12.07 hours of holiday.
Frequently asked questions
How many days holiday am I entitled to?
5.6 weeks a year: 28 days if you work 5 days a week. Part-time workers get the same 5.6 weeks pro rata.
Are bank holidays included?
They can be. Employers don’t have to give bank holidays off on top of the 5.6 weeks, but many do.
How do I calculate holiday in hours?
Multiply your weekly hours by 5.6. For 37.5 hours a week, that’s 210 hours.
What is the 12.07% rule?
For irregular-hours and part-year workers, holiday builds up at 12.07% of hours worked, which equals 5.6 weeks over a full year.
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