How much annual leave am I entitled to in the UK?
All UK workers are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year under the Working Time Regulations 1998. For someone working 5 days per week, this equals 28 days. Part-time workers receive the same 5.6 weeks on a pro-rata basis.
Are bank holidays included in my holiday entitlement?
There is no legal right to take bank holidays as paid leave in the UK. Most employers include bank holidays within the statutory 28-day entitlement, while some offer them on top.
What changed for irregular hours workers in April 2024?
From April 2024, workers with irregular or part-year hours accrue holiday at a rate of 12.07% of the hours worked in each pay period. The rate is equivalent to 5.6 weeks out of the 46.4 non-holiday weeks in a year.