Holiday Entitlement Calculator 2026
Work out your statutory holiday allowance in days or hours, for full-time, part-time and part-year workers.
2026/27 rates · verified 11 October 2026
For example 50 if you start half way through the holiday year.
Holiday entitlement by days worked
| Days a week | Days of holiday a year |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 |
| 2 | 11.2 |
| 2.5 | 14 |
| 3 | 16.8 |
| 4 | 22.4 |
| 4.5 | 25.2 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 28 |
Statutory entitlement is capped at 28 days, so someone working 6 days a week still gets 28 days.
Frequently asked questions
How much holiday am I entitled to?
5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year. For a 5-day week that's 28 days, which is also the legal maximum. Employers can include bank holidays in this.
How is holiday worked out for part-time workers?
Multiply the days you work a week by 5.6. Working 3 days a week gives 16.8 days a year.
What if I start or leave part way through the year?
Your entitlement is pro rata for the part of the holiday year you work. Starting half way through the year gives half the annual entitlement.
Can my employer make me take holiday on bank holidays?
Yes, if they count bank holidays towards your statutory leave and tell you. Your contract may give more than the minimum.
What about irregular hours or part-year workers?
For leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024, holiday for irregular-hours and part-year workers builds up at 12.07% of hours worked each pay period.
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All rates, thresholds and dates on this page come from official sources, including GOV.UK, HM Revenue and Customs, the Scottish Government, Revenue Scotland and the Welsh Government. Last verified 11 October 2026.