How many holidays do I get in a year?

Taking time off is essential for a healthy work-life balance. Understanding your holiday entitlement can help you plan your breaks effectively. In this article, we explore the holiday allowances for both full-time and part-time employees, using a fictitious example to illustrate how it might work in practice.

Full-Time Holiday Entitlements

For full-time employees in many UK organisations, the standard holiday entitlement is 28 days per year, which typically includes bank holidays. This generous allowance is designed to ensure that employees have ample time to rest and recharge. In our fictitious scenario, every full-time employee working the standard hours enjoys these 28 days off annually.

Part-Time Holiday Entitlements

Part-time employees receive a pro rata holiday entitlement based on the number of days or hours they work compared to a full-time role. For example, if you work 3 days a week in a company where a full-time role is considered to be 5 days a week, your holiday allowance would be calculated as follows:

• Calculation: 28 days (full-time entitlement) × (3 days / 5 days) = approximately 17 days.

This method ensures that part-time employees receive a fair share of the annual holiday based on their working pattern.