Shift Worker Holiday Calculator

Calculate holiday entitlement for shift workers and rotating schedules. Shift workers' holiday pay is calculated using your average hours over a 52-week reference period, ensuring your holiday pay reflects your actual working pattern including shift premiums and regular overtime.

How Shift Worker Holiday is Calculated

Unlike fixed-hour employees, shift workers have variable schedules. UK employment law requires employers to calculate your holiday pay based on your average weekly earnings over the previous 52 paid weeks. This ensures your holiday entitlement accurately reflects your typical working pattern.

Key Calculation Factors

• Average weekly hours calculated from the last 52 paid weeks
• Shift premiums and regular overtime count towards holiday pay
• Night shift allowances may be included in the calculation
• Bank holidays are treated based on your contract (Model A or B)
• Zero-hours weeks are excluded from the reference period

Understanding Your Rights

All shift workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year, calculated based on your average pay. This calculator helps you determine exactly how much leave you can take and what your holiday pay should be, accounting for your variable shift patterns. Source: GOV.UK Holiday Entitlement Rights