Care Worker Holiday Pay Calculator (UK)
Calculate statutory 12.07% holiday pay accrual for zero-hour and irregular care staff.
UK statutory minimum entitlement (5.6 weeks / 46.4 working weeks = 12.07%).
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12.07% Holiday Pay Calculator (UK)
Calculate statutory holiday pay accrual for zero-hours and irregular-hours care workers using the 12.07% method, and see the full employment cost of a period at a glance.
Why use the 12.07% Holiday Pay Calculator
12.07% statutory method
The standard accrual rate for irregular-hours workers.
Full package cost
See base earnings plus accrued holiday pay together.
Aligned to guidance
Based on the 5.6-week statutory entitlement.
How it works
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Enter gross earnings
Use the period gross pay for the worker.
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Accrual rate is applied
The 12.07% statutory rate is applied automatically.
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Read the total
See accrued holiday pay and the full package cost.
Frequently asked questions
Why is holiday pay 12.07%? +
5.6 weeks of statutory holiday divided across 46.4 working weeks gives 12.07%, the standard accrual rate for irregular-hours workers.
Does holiday pay accrue on overtime? +
Yes. Statutory holiday pay should reflect normal remuneration, which can include regular overtime and commission.
Is 12.07% still correct? +
It remains the widely used method for irregular hours following the 2024 holiday-pay reforms. Check the latest ACAS guidance and apply the correct reference period.
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