Question 1

How do I convert annual leave days to hours?

Accepted Answer

Use the ACAS average-day method: divide your contracted weekly hours by your working days per week to get your average day length, then multiply by your entitlement days. For example, 37.5 hrs ÷ 5 days = 7.5 hrs/day × 28 days = 210 hours.

Question 2

Are bank holidays included in my 28 days?

Accepted Answer

It depends on your employer. Model A (top-up) adds bank holidays on top of your 28 days (e.g. 28 + 8 = 36 days). Model B (inclusive) means bank holidays come out of your 28 days, leaving you fewer days to book freely. Check your employment contract.

Question 3

How is pro-rata holiday calculated in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Pro-rata holiday is calculated using calendar days. Divide the number of days employed in the leave year by the total days in the leave year, then multiply by your full entitlement. The result is always rounded up to the nearest half day — you can never lose entitlement due to rounding.

Question 4

What is Bank Holiday Model A vs Model B?

Accepted Answer

Model A (top-up): bank holidays are given in addition to your annual leave. For example, 25 days leave + 8 bank holidays = 33 days total. Model B (inclusive): bank holidays count as part of your annual leave. For example, 25 days total of which 8 are bank holidays, leaving 17 days to book freely.