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Holiday entitlement calculator

Statutory minimum leave in the UK is 5.6 weeks a year, capped at 28 days for someone working five or more days a week.

Full-year entitlement
28.0 days
Pro-rata entitlement
28.0 days
Equivalent in hours
210.0 hrs

Points to watch

  • Bank holidays can be counted inside the 5.6 weeks if the contract says so.
  • Part-year and irregular-hours workers usually accrue 12.07% of hours worked in each pay period.
  • Holiday pay must reflect normal pay, including regular overtime and commission.

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