Fiducia TogetherHoliday pay and entitlement
5.6 weeks a year minimum, and calculating it for irregular hours is where it goes wrong.
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What it means
Workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave, which is 28 days for someone working five days a week, and employers may include bank holidays in that.
Why it matters
It applies to workers as well as employees, including many people engaged as casual or zero-hours, and underpayment claims can run back years.
What it looks like in practice
For irregular hours and part-year workers, the rules changed for leave years beginning on or after 1 April 2024: entitlement accrues at 12.07% of hours worked, and rolled-up holiday pay became permissible for those workers if handled correctly.
What to watch out for
Holiday pay based on basic pay alone where the worker regularly earns commission or overtime — case law says regular additional pay counts. And rolled-up holiday pay used outside the narrow circumstances where it is now allowed.
Where to get proper advice
ACAS: free guidance, free templates and a free helpline. An employment solicitor for anything contested or senior.
Where to read more
Last reviewed 2026-08-28 by Fiducia Together · Next review due 2027-08-28
Please note: This page explains what a term means. It is general information, not legal, financial, tax or investment advice, and it does not know anything about your business. Before you sign, file or commit to anything, check it with an accountant, a solicitor, or the official guidance we link to.