There is no legal minimum paid vacation in the U.S., though most employers offer 10–15 days. The UK guarantees 5.6 weeks (28 days for a five-day week, which can include public holidays), and EU law guarantees at least 4 weeks.
How to use the Days Off Calculator
- Rule
- Contract days off (full-time)
- Days worked per week
- Months worked in the leave year
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Choose your country or enter your contract days, your working days per week and the months you work in the leave year.
Tips
- Use figures for the same period (a month, a quarter or a year) for every input so ratios compare like with like.
- Track the metric over time – the trend usually tells you more than a single value.
- Compare your result with industry benchmarks, which vary a lot between sectors.
- Treat the result as a starting point for a decision, then check the assumptions behind each input.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing monthly and yearly numbers in the same calculation.
- Using revenue where the formula needs profit (or the other way round).
- Forgetting hidden costs such as taxes, fees, overheads or your own time.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Rule | Choose one: UK statutory (5.6 weeks), EU minimum (4 weeks), Poland (20 days, 26 after 10 years), U.S. typical (10 days) … |
| Contract days off (full-time) | A number |
| Days worked per week | A number |
| Months worked in the leave year | A number |
Example values
How the main result changes when Contract days off changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Contract days off (full-time) | Your days off this year (days) |
|---|---|
| 12.5 | 28 |
| 18.75 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 31.25 | 28 |
| 37.5 | 28 |
| 50 | 28 |
Formula
Full-time entitlement = statutory minimum (UK 5.6 weeks = 28 days; EU minimum 4 weeks) or contract daysPart-time = full-time days × your days per week ÷ 5Prorated for part of a year = entitlement × months worked ÷ 12Worked example
Inputs — Rule: UK statutory (5.6 weeks); Contract days off (full-time): 25; Days worked per week: 5; Months worked in the leave year: 12.
Results — Full-time entitlement = 28 days; Your days off this year = 28 days; In hours (8-hour days) = 224 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How many days off do UK workers get?
5.6 weeks – 28 days for someone working five days a week, capped at 28.
Is there a legal minimum in the U.S.?
No federal requirement; paid leave is set by employers (and some states).
How is part-time leave calculated?
Pro rata to the days worked: 3 days a week gets 3/5 of full-time leave.
What formula does the Days Off Calculator use?
Full-time entitlement = statutory minimum (UK 5.6 weeks = 28 days; EU minimum 4 weeks) or contract days.