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UK Holiday Entitlement in Hours: How to Work It Out
Expressing holiday in hours is the fairest way to handle part-time staff and uneven days. Here's how the statutory minimum converts.
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Quick answer
Almost all UK workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks' paid holiday a year, capped at 28 days. In hours, that's 5.6 × normal weekly hours — 210 hours for a 37.5-hour week. Irregular-hours and part-year workers accrue 12.07% of hours worked (for leave years from 1 April 2024).
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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.
Examples
| Pattern | Calculation | Statutory holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 h over 5 days | 5.6 × 37.5 | 210 hours (28 days) |
| 24 h over 3 days | 5.6 × 24 | 134.4 hours (16.8 days) |
| 48 h over 6 days | capped at 28 days × 8 h | 224 hours (28 days) |
| Irregular, 400 h worked | 400 × 12.07% | 48.28 hours |
Points to know
- Bank holidays can be included in the 5.6 weeks.
- Holiday pay should reflect normal pay, which can include regular overtime.
- Employers can offer more than the statutory minimum.
See how leave affects yearly totals in how many working hours are in a year.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours of holiday do part-time workers get?
5.6 times their normal weekly hours — e.g. 112 hours for 20 hours a week.
What is the 12.07% figure?
5.6 weeks ÷ 46.4 working weeks. It's the accrual rate for irregular-hours and part-year workers.
Sources and references
General information, not legal advice. Check your contract and GOV.UK for your situation.