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SSP Linked Periods Deadline Calculator

Based on the default pattern below, a typical date is 26 September 2026. Adjust the inputs for your exact figure.

Key date

26 September 2026

How it's worked out

1 August 2026, 56 days after = 26 September 2026

Audit note

This is a leave-notice or leave-window deadline only, never a pay calculation. Dates are computed to the exact day from the anchor date you enter — always double-check against your own contract and current gov.uk guidance before relying on it for a legal deadline.

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How this calculation works

Track how much of the 28-week SSP ceiling is left, when a new sickness absence stops linking to a previous one, and how the 3 unpaid waiting days apply — duration and dates only, not the pay amount itself.

Worked example

1 August 2026, 56 days after = 26 September 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean for sickness periods to be 'linked'?
Two periods of incapacity for work are linked if they're separated by 56 days (8 weeks) or less — linked periods share the same 28-week SSP maximum.
What happens if the gap is longer than 56 days?
A new, separate period of incapacity starts, with its own fresh 28 weeks of SSP entitlement.
Why does the exact date matter?
Missing the linking deadline by even a day changes whether a new absence draws down the existing 28-week entitlement or starts a fresh one — worth checking precisely rather than estimating.