Calculate statutory annual leave entitlement for full-time, part-time, and irregular workers. Includes pro-rata calculation for mid-year starters.
This calculator computes the statutory annual leave entitlement for UK employees under the Working Time Regulations 1998. It handles full-time, part-time, and irregular-hours workers, including the calculation of holiday pay.
Note: UK statutory minimum is 5.6 weeks (28 days for a 5-day week), including bank holidays. Part-time workers receive a pro-rata entitlement. Many employers offer enhanced contractual holiday above the statutory minimum.
UK statutory minimum: 5.6 weeks (28 days for 5-day week). Bank holidays may be included in this entitlement. Last updated: April 2026.
| Work Pattern | Days/Week | Statutory Days | Statutory Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 5 | 28 | 210.00 |
| 4 Days/Week | 4 | 22.4 | 168.00 |
| 3 Days/Week | 3 | 16.8 | 126.00 |
| 2 Days/Week | 2 | 11.2 | 84.00 |
| 1 Day/Week | 1 | 5.6 | 42.00 |
| Statutory minimum | 5.6 weeks (28 days for 5-day week) |
| Bank holidays | Can be included in the 28 days |
| Carry-over | Up to 4 weeks can carry over if not taken |
| Accrual rate | 1/12th of entitlement per month worked |
| Holiday pay rate | Based on average pay over 52 weeks |
| Zero-hours contracts | Entitled to 5.6 weeks based on hours worked |