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10-Day Holiday Carryover Cap Calculator

Based on the default pattern below, a typical entitlement is 10 days. Adjust the inputs for your exact figure.

12 days
10 days

Your entitlement

10 days

How it's worked out

min(12, 10) = 10 days carried over, 2 days forfeited

Audit note

Caps above the statutory 1.6-week (8-day) ceiling are contractual, employer-set policy — not law. A zero-day cap (use-it-or-lose-it) is only lawful if your employer gave you a genuine opportunity and clear encouragement to take the leave before it expired.

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How this calculation works

Beyond the protected 4 weeks, whether unused holiday carries over depends on your employer's policy. See what a 5, 8 or 10-day cap means for your unused days — and what a genuine use-it-or-lose-it policy actually requires.

Worked example

min(12, 10) = 10 days carried over, 2 days forfeited

Frequently asked questions

Is a 10-day carryover cap generous compared to the statutory default?
Yes — 10 days is above the common 8-day (1.6-week) statutory default, so it's a contractual policy choice by your employer rather than a legal minimum.
Can my employer change the cap partway through the year?
They can update policy going forward, but changes shouldn't retroactively reduce carryover you've already accrued an expectation of under the existing agreement — check your contract or ask HR.
What if my unused days are under the 10-day cap?
Then all of your unused annual leave carries over — the cap only limits days above it, it doesn't reduce a lower balance.