Holiday Entitlement Calculator
See how much paid holiday you get each year, how much you’ve built up if you’re starting or leaving, and what’s left to take.
How you work
Bank holidays can be counted as part of this. Leaving your job? You must be paid for holiday you’ve built up but not taken.
The 5.6-week rule
Holiday = days (or hours) you work a week × 5.6
| You work | Holiday a year |
|---|---|
| 5 days a week | 28 days |
| 4 days a week | 22.4 days |
| 3 days a week | 16.8 days |
| 22.5 hours a week | 126 hours |
| Irregular: 400 hours worked | 48.3 hours |
Your contract may give you more than this legal minimum.
Sources
Figures are checked against these official sources. Last reviewed 7 November 2026.
Common questions
How much holiday am I entitled to?
Almost all workers get 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year. If you work 5 days a week that’s 28 days, which can include bank holidays. It’s capped at 28 days even if you work 6 days a week.
How is part-time holiday worked out?
Multiply the days or hours you work in a week by 5.6. Working 3 days a week gives 16.8 days a year; working 22.5 hours a week gives 126 hours.
What about zero-hours or irregular hours?
For holiday years starting on or after 1 April 2024, irregular-hours and part-year workers build up holiday at 12.07% of the hours they actually work. Employers can also choose to pay rolled-up holiday pay of 12.07% on top of wages.
What if I start or leave part way through the year?
Your holiday is worked out in proportion to the part of the year you work there. When you leave, you must be paid for any holiday you’ve built up but not taken.