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Holiday pay — frequently asked questions
How many days' holiday am I entitled to in the UK?
Full-time workers (5 days per week) are entitled to a minimum of 28 days' paid holiday per year — that's 5.6 weeks. This can include bank holidays. Part-time workers get the same 5.6 weeks but pro-rata, so someone working 3 days per week gets 16.8 days. Your employer can offer more than the statutory minimum but never less.
What is rolled-up holiday pay?
Rolled-up holiday pay means your holiday pay is included in your hourly rate rather than being paid when you take time off. The uplift is 12.07% (calculated as 5.6 weeks ÷ 46.4 working weeks). Since January 2024, this is legal for irregular hours and part-year workers in the UK. It means your hourly rate is higher but you don't receive separate holiday pay when you take leave.
How is holiday pay calculated if I leave mid-year?
If you leave part-way through the holiday year, your entitlement is pro-rated based on completed months. For each complete month worked, you accrue 1/12 of your annual entitlement. If you've taken more holiday than you've accrued, your employer can deduct the excess from your final pay. If you've taken less, they must pay you for the unused days.
Do bank holidays count towards my 28 days?
Yes, your employer can count the 8 UK bank holidays as part of your 28-day statutory minimum. So you might get 20 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays = 28 total. However, many employers offer bank holidays on top of your contractual holiday allowance. Check your employment contract to see how your specific entitlement works.