How statutory holiday is worked out
Days = days worked per week × 5.6 (maximum 28)
Part of a year: days × share of the year worked
Irregular hours: hours worked in the pay period × 12.07%
Part of a year: days × share of the year worked
Irregular hours: hours worked in the pay period × 12.07%
The 12.07% figure is 5.6 weeks of leave divided by the 46.4 weeks a year that are actually worked.
Statutory holiday by days worked
| Days a week | Statutory days a year |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 |
| 2 | 11.2 |
| 3 | 16.8 |
| 4 | 22.4 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 28 (capped) |
Worked examples
- A full-time worker on 5 days, 37.5 hours gets 28 days (210 hours) a year.
- A part-time worker on 3 days gets 16.8 days.
- Someone starting halfway through the leave year on 5 days gets 14 days for that year.
- An irregular hours worker who works 68 hours in a month accrues 8.21 hours, rounded to 8 hours.
Rules are from gov.uk holiday entitlement guidance. Check your contract and ask ACAS if you are unsure.
Frequently asked questions
How many days holiday am I entitled to?
5.6 weeks a year: 28 days for a 5 day week, capped at 28 days even if you work 6 days. Bank holidays can be included.
How much holiday do part-time workers get?
5.6 times the days worked per week. A 3 day week gives 16.8 days.
How is holiday worked out for zero-hours workers?
For leave years from 1 April 2024, it accrues at 12.07% of the hours worked in each pay period.
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Last updated October 2026.