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How much paid holiday must you give?

verified Last reviewed 1 Jul 2026Rates current as of config 2026.2
bolt The short answer

Almost every worker gets statutory paid holiday each year — pro-rated for part-time patterns, and bank holidays can count towards it. The floor for a full-time week is computed from the statutory weeks figure.

Almost every worker gets statutory paid holiday each year — pro-rated for part-time patterns, and bank holidays can count towards it. The floor for a full-time week is computed from the statutory weeks figure.

The full plain-English guide is being written and reviewed. Meanwhile, the official guidance below covers the essentials, and the FirstEmployer app walks you through this step with the exact law on screen.

This guide is being expanded and solicitor-reviewed. The answer above is current as of config 2026.2.