Estimate minimum statutory paid annual leave in days from your working days per week (5.6 weeks rule under the Working Time Regulations).
UK law sets a minimum paid annual leave entitlement for most workers. The familiar shortcut multiplies working days per week by 5.6 to estimate total statutory days for a stable Monday–Friday pattern. Employers may offer more than the minimum.
Bank holidays can be counted within statutory leave or in addition, depending on the contract. Always read your written terms and any staff handbook examples.
If you work compressed hours, term-time only, rotating shifts, or have multiple employers, pro-rating becomes more complex. Maternity, sickness and leave carry-over have specific rules. For disputes or settlement agreements, consult a qualified employment adviser.
Our other UK tools cover redundancy pay, maternity pay and notice periods so you can cross-check related entitlements.
Source: https://www.gov.uk/holiday-entitlement-rights
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