UK Employment Time

Holiday Hours Calculator

For regular hours, the calculator applies 5.6 weeks capped at 28 days. For irregular-hours or part-year workers it applies 12.07% of hours worked.

Calculator

Result

Statutory leave (days)
28
Statutory leave (hours)
210
Weeks
5.6

5.6 weeks × 37.5 h/week, capped at 28 days. Bank holidays can be counted as part of this. Employers may give more.

How to use it

  1. Choose regular or irregular hours.
  2. Enter weekly hours and days, or hours worked in the pay period.

Frequently asked questions

Can bank holidays count towards statutory leave?

Yes. Employers can include bank holidays in the 5.6 weeks.

Who does the 12.07% method apply to?

Irregular-hours and part-year workers in leave years starting on or after 1 April 2024.

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