Pro Rata Holiday Calculator
Your Holiday Entitlement
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This figure represents your statutory minimum holiday entitlement under UK law. It accounts for the proportion of the year worked and your weekly schedule. Use this to plan leave requests with your employer or verify payslips. If your contract offers more than 28 days full-time equivalent, adjust accordingly.
How Calculations Work
Holiday entitlement starts at 5.6 weeks for full-time workers, equating to 28 days over a 52-week year. For part-time roles, multiply 5.6 by the number of days worked weekly. Partial years prorate this by the weeks employed divided by 52. Dates determine the exact period, assuming a standard holiday year from 1 January to 31 December.
Enter dates in DD/MM/YYYY format if needed, though the tool uses calendar inputs. Results exclude bank holidays unless specified in contracts; statutory minimum includes them within the total.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What counts as a full holiday year? Typically 1 January to 31 December, but check your employment contract for variations.
- Does this include bank holidays? Yes, the 28-day statutory entitlement incorporates the 8 public holidays.
- What if I work irregular hours? Base on average weekly days; consult ACAS for complex shifts.
- Can I carry over unused leave? Unused entitlement may carry over in some cases, like sickness; review your terms.
- Is this for zero-hour contracts? Entitlement accrues based on hours worked; use average days for estimates.
References
- Department for Business and Trade. (2023). Holiday entitlement: Overview. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/holiday-entitlement-rights
- Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). (2024). Holiday entitlement for part-time and irregular hours workers. Retrieved from https://www.acas.org.uk/holiday-entitlement
- Employment Rights Act 1996. (c. 18). London: The Stationery Office.