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Holiday Entitlement Guides

Plain-English guides on your UK holiday rights — from the 5.6-week rule to part-time pro-rata calculations and how to challenge your employer.

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Basics

5.6 Weeks Holiday — Explained

What the 5.6-week rule actually means, and why it confuses so many people.

Part-time

Part-Time Workers: Your Holiday Rights

How pro-rata works, what your employer must give you, and common mistakes.

Variable hours

Variable Hours and Holiday Accrual

The 12.07% accrual method — how it works and what it means for zero-hours workers.

Bank holidays

Bank Holidays: Included or Extra?

The "including" vs "plus" distinction and what it means for your actual entitlement.