Holiday Pay Calculator 2026
Work out a week's holiday pay from your average earnings, and rolled-up holiday pay at 12.07% for irregular hours.
2026/27 rates · verified 11 October 2026
Rolled-up holiday pay at 12.07%
| Pay for hours worked | Holiday pay added (12.07%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| £100.00 | £12.07 | £112.07 |
| £250.00 | £30.18 | £280.18 |
| £500.00 | £60.35 | £560.35 |
| £1,000.00 | £120.70 | £1,120.70 |
| £2,000.00 | £241.40 | £2,241.40 |
12.07% comes from 5.6 weeks of holiday divided by the 46.4 weeks a year left to work.
Frequently asked questions
How is holiday pay calculated?
For regular hours, you get your normal pay for a week's holiday. For variable hours, it's your average weekly pay over the last 52 paid weeks (ignoring weeks with no pay), including regular overtime and commission (bonuses usually aren't included).
What is rolled-up holiday pay?
For irregular-hours and part-year workers, employers can add 12.07% to each payment instead of paying holiday when it's taken, for leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024.
Does holiday pay include overtime?
For the first 4 weeks of statutory leave, holiday pay should include regularly paid overtime and commission. The extra 1.6 weeks can be paid at basic rate.
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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.