Statutory Holiday Entitlement Explained

Almost all UK workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year — for a 5-day-a-week worker that's 28 days (which may include the 8 bank holidays). Part-timers get the same 5.6 weeks pro rata: 3 days/week × 5.6 = 16.8 days.

Mid-Year Starters

Entitlement accrues monthly from your start date — starting halfway through the leave year gives you half the annual entitlement for that year. Employers may round up (never down) to the nearest half day.

Irregular Hours & Zero-Hours Workers

Since April 2024, holiday for irregular-hours workers accrues at 12.07% of hours worked in each pay period, and rolled-up holiday pay (12.07% added to each payslip) is lawful for these workers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days holiday am I entitled to in the UK?

Statutory minimum is 5.6 weeks per year. For a 5-day week that is 28 days, which may include bank holidays. Part-time workers get 5.6 times their working days per week.

Do bank holidays count as extra holiday?

Not automatically. Employers can include the 8 bank holidays within your 28-day statutory minimum. Check your contract.

How is holiday calculated for part-time workers?

Multiply days worked per week by 5.6. Working 3 days a week gives 16.8 days of statutory paid leave.