Holiday Pay Calculator UK

What Is Holiday Pay?

Holiday pay is the pay you receive when you take time off work for annual leave. In the UK, most workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year (28 days for full-time employees). This holiday pay calculator UK helps you calculate your holiday pay entitlement and the amount you should receive.

How to Use the Holiday Pay Calculator

Select your employment type (full-time, part-time or casual), enter your hours per week, days per week, hourly rate, and optionally the number of holiday days you're taking. Click Calculate Holiday Pay to see your holiday pay and entitlement.

How Holiday Pay Is Calculated

Holiday Pay Example

Holiday Entitlement for Different Workers

• Full-Time: 5.6 weeks (28 days) per year
• Part-Time: 5.6 weeks × (days worked per week)
• Casual / Zero Hours: 12.07% of hours worked (accrual basis)

Statutory Holiday Entitlement (UK)

Under UK law, most workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year. This is equivalent to:

• 28 days for full-time employees (5 days/week)
• Pro-rata for part-time employees based on hours/days worked
• 12.07% of hours worked for casual/irregular workers

How Holiday Pay Is Paid

• Normal rate: Based on your regular pay (including overtime if regular)
• Rolled-up holiday pay: For casual workers, holiday pay may be included in wages
• Accrual: Holiday entitlement builds up as you work

Common Holiday Pay Mistakes

• Not including overtime — regular overtime should be included in holiday pay
• Using the wrong entitlement — ensure you use 5.6 weeks (not 4 weeks)
• Not calculating pro-rata — part-time workers get pro-rata holiday
• Forgetting bank holidays — some employers include bank holidays in entitlement

Important Assumptions and Limitations

• Statutory entitlement: 5.6 weeks per year
• Assumes normal working pattern
• Overtime not included unless specifically entered
• Results are estimates, not legal advice

Frequently Asked Questions