Work rights

Holiday entitlement

How much leave workers get.

By Priyanshu Goyal · 7 Mar 2026 · 1 min read · checked 22 Oct 2026

Most workers have a legal right to paid holiday. Gov.uk has a calculator and rules for part-time and irregular hours.

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Last checked 22 Oct 2026. Rules change, so confirm on gov.uk.

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General information only. This page does not say whether you qualify for anything, and rules change, so check the linked gov.uk pages. For advice on your own case, use an IAA-registered adviser or a solicitor.