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1-Day-a-Week Holiday Entitlement Calculator

Based on the default pattern below, a typical entitlement is 5.6 days. Adjust the inputs for your exact figure.

1 days

Your entitlement

5.6 days

How it's worked out

(1 days ÷ 5 full-time days) × 28 days = 5.6 days

Audit note

UK rounding rule: employers may round holiday up to the nearest half or full day, never down. Statutory leave is capped at 28 days for anyone working five or more days a week.

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How this calculation works

Work a set number of days each week? Your paid holiday is pro-rated from the 5.6 weeks (28 days) a full-time employee gets. Pick your working pattern to see the exact statutory entitlement.

Worked example

(1 days ÷ 5 full-time days) × 28 days = 5.6 days

Frequently asked questions

How much holiday do I get working 1 day a week?
For each day you work per week you accrue 5.6 days of paid holiday a year, so a 1-day-a-week contract earns 5.6 days. If your employer offers more than the statutory 28-day minimum, raise the annual allowance in the calculator to match your contract.
Is that figure the legal minimum?
Yes. UK law guarantees 5.6 weeks of paid leave, which is 28 days for a five-day full-timer and pro-rates to 5.6 days for one day a week. Employers can offer more but not less.
Should bank holidays be included?
Bank holidays can be counted within the 5.6 weeks or given on top — it depends on your contract. Part-timers should get a pro-rated share of bank holidays so they aren't disadvantaged for not working the days they fall on.