Accountants Holiday Pay (Daily) Calculator
Calculate an employee's daily holiday pay and total holiday pay from annual salary, working pattern and holiday days taken.
Overview
Use this daily holiday pay calculator to estimate the gross value of an employee's paid leave. Enter the annual salary, usual working days per week and number of holiday days taken to calculate a daily rate and total holiday pay amount.
How it works
The calculator estimates annual working days by multiplying normal working days per week by 52. It divides annual salary by that number to produce a daily rate, then multiplies the daily rate by the selected holiday days. This is a straightforward salary-based estimate and may not reflect statutory calculations for workers with variable pay or irregular hours.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter the employee's gross annual salary.
- 2Enter their normal number of working days each week.
- 3Enter the number of paid holiday days being calculated.
- 4Review the estimated daily rate and total gross holiday pay.
- 5Check whether variable earnings or contract-specific rules need to be added separately.
Example Calculation
Annual salary
$36,000
Working days per week
5
Holiday days taken
5
Daily holiday pay
$138.46
A salary of 36,000 with a five-day working week gives an estimated daily holiday pay rate of 138.46. Five holiday days are therefore worth approximately 692.31 before deductions.
Frequently asked questions
How is daily holiday pay calculated from an annual salary?
For this estimate, annual salary is divided by usual weekly working days multiplied by 52. The result is the estimated gross pay for one holiday day.
Does this calculator include tax and National Insurance?
No. The results are gross amounts before tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and other payroll deductions.
What if an employee works part-time?
Enter the employee's actual normal working days per week. For example, use 3 for an employee who usually works three paid days each week.
Can I use this calculator for irregular-hours workers?
It can provide a simple estimate, but holiday pay for irregular-hours or variable-pay workers may need a reference-period calculation under applicable rules.
Are overtime and commission included in the calculation?
No. This calculator uses contractual annual salary only. Regular overtime, commission and other earnings may need separate consideration.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- The calculation uses a 52-week year and divides annual contractual salary by usual working days per week multiplied by 52.
- It assumes the employee receives the same salary throughout the year and takes paid leave on normal working days.
- The result is shown before income tax, National Insurance, pension deductions and other payroll deductions.
- Variable pay, overtime, commission, bonuses and irregular-hours arrangements are not included.
Warnings
- This calculator provides a general payroll estimate and is not legal, tax, employment or financial advice.
- Holiday-pay rules and reference-period requirements can vary by worker status, contract terms and jurisdiction; check current applicable guidance before processing pay.