Holiday Pay Calculator UK 2026 | 5.6 Weeks & 12.07% Accrual
Key takeaway: UK workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks (28 days) of paid annual leave per year. For full-time staff (5 days/week), holiday pay equals your normal weekly wage. For zero-hours and irregular shift workers, statutory holiday pay accrues at 12.07% of gross earnings (or 7.24 minutes per hour worked).
Calculate your exact statutory annual leave entitlement and backpay for full-time, part-time, and zero-hours workers under 2026 UK employment law.
Your Statutory Annual Paid Leave
28.0 Days
Holiday Pay Value
£2,669
Daily Holiday Pay
£95.33
Statutory Weeks
5.6 Weeks
Accrual Rate
12.07%
UK Statutory Holiday Pay Rights (Working Time Regulations):
- 5.6 Weeks Minimum: Full-time staff working 5+ days get 28 days statutory leave (employers can include 8 UK bank holidays).
- Rate of Pay: Holiday pay must equal your normal weekly earnings, including regular overtime and commission.
- Irregular Hours: For zero-hours and casual staff, leave accrues at 12.07% of actual hours worked.
UK Holiday Entitlement at a Glance
| Worker Type | Entitlement | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (5 days/wk) | 28 days / 5.6 weeks | Weekly pay × 5.6 |
| Part-time | Pro-rata 5.6 weeks | Days/wk × 5.6 |
| Zero / irregular hours | 12.07% of earnings | Earnings × 12.07% |
Statutory minimum from April 2026. Your contract may provide more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much holiday pay am I entitled to in the UK?
5.6 weeks (28 days) for full-time workers. Part-time workers get the same proportion. For example, a worker doing 3 days a week is entitled to 3 × 5.6 = 16.8 days per year.
How is holiday pay calculated for zero-hours workers?
12.07% of pay earned, paid as you go or accrued. This percentage is derived from 5.6 weeks divided by the remaining 46.4 weeks in a year (5.6 ÷ 46.4 = 12.07%).
Can my employer include holiday pay in my hourly rate?
Only if your contract clearly states this (known as 'rolled-up holiday pay') and it is shown separately on your payslip. This practice is legal from 2024 for irregular-hours workers.
Do bank holidays count towards my holiday entitlement?
Only if your contract includes them. Your 5.6-week entitlement may or may not include bank holidays depending on your contract.
What if I am on sick leave during my holiday?
If you are too ill to take annual leave, you can reschedule it. You cannot be forced to take holiday while on sick leave.
About this guide
This calculator is maintained by UKMinimumWage.co.uk using published GOV.UK rates for 2026/27. Last updated August 2026. This site is not HMRC-endorsed.