UK holiday entitlement & notice period calculator
Work out your statutory paid holiday (including part-time and mid-year starts) and the minimum notice you or your employer must give.
Holiday entitlement
Statutory notice period
Statutory holiday (Working Time Regulations)
- Almost all workers get a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday a year. On a 5-day week that is 28 days.
- Part-time: multiply days (or hours) you usually work in a week by 5.6.
- Starting or leaving mid-year: entitlement is pro rata for the part of the leave year you work.
- Bank holidays can count towards the 5.6 weeks if your contract says so — they are not always extra.
Statutory notice (Employment Rights Act 1996)
| Continuous service | Employer must give you | You must give employer |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 month | None (statutory) | None (statutory) |
| 1 month to under 2 years | 1 week | 1 week |
| 2 years or more | 1 week per complete year (max 12) | 1 week |
Your contract can require longer notice either way. Always check the written contract first.
Related: pro rata salary · hourly to annual · free job tracker.
Sources: GOV.UK holiday entitlement, holiday calculator, notice periods. Estimates only — not employment-law advice.
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FAQs
How many days holiday do I get on a 5-day week?
The statutory minimum is 5.6 × 5 = 28 days a year, which may include bank holidays if your contract counts them.
I work 3 days a week — how much holiday do I get?
3 × 5.6 = 16.8 days a year (usually rounded in line with your employer's policy).
How much notice do I need after 4 years?
You must give at least 1 week (statutory). Your employer must give you at least 4 weeks. The contract often asks for more from you (for example one month).
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