Holiday Entitlement Calculator
Work out your statutory paid holiday from the number of days you work each week, using the 5.6 weeks rule.
use 52 for a full year
Statutory paid holiday
28.0 days
5.6 weeks of your working pattern
- Days per year
- 28.0
- Equivalent weeks
- 5.60
How much holiday are you entitled to?
Almost all UK workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year. To turn that into days, multiply the number of days you work each week by 5.6. Someone working 5 days a week gets 28 days, which is also the maximum the statutory entitlement is capped at.
Part-time workers get the same 5.6 weeks, which simply works out as fewer days. Working 3 days a week, for example, gives 16.8 days of paid holiday a year.
Bank holidays and starting mid-year
Your employer can choose whether the 5.6 weeks includes bank holidays or is on top of them, so always check your contract. There is no separate legal right to paid time off on bank holidays.
If you start part way through the year, your entitlement is pro-rated for the portion of the leave year you work. Use the weeks-worked field to estimate this.
Worked example
Working 4 days a week gives 4 × 5.6 = 22.4 days of paid holiday a year.
Working 5 or more days a week gives the full 28-day statutory maximum.
Please note: A guide to statutory entitlement. Your contract may differ. For disputes, see ACAS or GOV.UK.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include bank holidays?
The 5.6 weeks can include bank holidays or be on top of them, depending on your contract. There is no separate legal right to bank holidays off.
Do part-time workers get less?
They get the same 5.6 weeks, which is simply fewer days because they work fewer days a week.
Is the cap really 28 days?
Statutory entitlement is capped at 28 days. Employers can offer more as a contractual benefit, but 28 is the legal minimum maximum.
What if I work irregular hours?
For irregular or zero-hours work, holiday is often calculated as 12.07% of hours worked. This tool is aimed at regular weekly patterns.
Figures last reviewed on 13 August 2025.
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