Holiday Entitlement Calculator

Work out your statutory annual leave, including for part-time and part-year workers.

Your result

Holiday entitlement28.0 days
Full-year entitlement28.0 days
In weeks5.6

Updates as you type. Based on 2025/26 UK figures where relevant.

How this is worked out

UK workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks' paid holiday a year, capped at 28 days. Multiply days worked per week by 5.6, then pro rata for part of a year.

Tips

  • Check whether a deadline counts the start day, the end day or both.
  • Bank holidays differ between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
  • When a bank holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day is usually given.

Frequently asked questions

How does the holiday Entitlement Calculator work?

UK workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks' paid holiday a year, capped at 28 days. Multiply days worked per week by 5.6, then pro rata for part of a year.

Which bank holidays are included?

Working-day calculations use England and Wales bank holidays from 2025 to 2027.

Are start and end dates included?

Days-between counts the difference between dates; working-day counts include both start and end dates.

Is holiday entitlement including bank holidays?

The statutory 5.6 weeks can include bank holidays. Check your contract for how your employer handles them.

This calculator gives an estimate for general information. It isn't financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Check official figures on GOV.UK or NHS.uk, or speak to a qualified adviser.