Holiday Pay Calculator

Holiday Pay Calculator Ireland · 2026 Estimate

Required Details

Adjustments & Context

If yes, the 1,365-hour method is not used.

Annual Leave Entitlement

Enter your working pattern and hours to compare the three Irish statutory annual leave methods.

Leave & Pay Details

Public holidays are separate from annual leave. This calculator estimates annual leave value only.

Holiday Pay Value

Choose hourly, weekly, annual salary, or 13-week average pay basis to estimate holiday pay value.

Leaving Job Details

Accrual & Pay Details

Public holiday benefits are not included.

Final Payslip Holiday Pay

Estimate accrued unused annual leave and potential holiday pay due when employment ends.

How annual leave and holiday pay work in Ireland

This calculator estimates statutory annual leave using the Irish 4-week, 1/3-week-per-qualifying-month, and 8%-of-hours methods. It can also estimate the value of holiday hours and unused annual leave due when employment ends.

Irish statutory annual leave can be calculated by three methods: 4 working weeks where the employee works at least 1,365 hours in a leave year unless they changed employment, 1/3 of a working week for each month with at least 117 hours worked, or 8% of hours worked, subject to a maximum of four working weeks.

Holiday pay is normally based on the employee’s normal weekly rate. If pay varies, employers may need to use an average-pay approach. Payment instead of taking statutory annual leave is generally only relevant when employment ends and there is accrued untaken leave.

Public holidays are separate. This tool focuses on annual leave and holiday pay estimates. Public holiday benefits and employer-specific contractual leave rules should be checked separately.

How This Calculator Works

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Choose either the statutory entitlement method or the 8% holiday pay method, depending on what you want to estimate.
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Enter your working pattern and the hours you worked during the relevant leave year.
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The calculator compares the statutory methods used under Irish annual leave rules and shows the strongest entitlement result.
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It also estimates hours, days, and the optional 8% holiday pay figure so you can compare the different outcomes.

Who This Calculator Is For

Employees checking their statutory annual leave entitlement in Ireland.
Part-time, casual, and variable-hours workers comparing hours-based leave methods.
Payroll or admin staff preparing a quick holiday pay estimate before final review.
Workers who want to understand the difference between leave days, leave hours, and 8% holiday pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is annual leave calculated in Ireland?
Irish annual leave is usually worked out using one of three statutory methods: 4 working weeks when the 1,365-hour threshold is met, 1/3 of a working week for each month with at least 117 hours worked, or 8% of hours worked in the leave year, subject to a maximum of 4 working weeks.
Does the 8% method always apply?
No. The 8% method is only one of the statutory accrual methods. If another statutory method gives a better result, that better entitlement should apply, up to the statutory maximum of 4 working weeks.
Do part-time or casual workers get annual leave?
Yes. Annual leave entitlement starts from the beginning of employment and applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, and casual workers.
What happens if I leave my job with untaken annual leave?
If employment ends before all accrued statutory leave is taken, the employee should normally be paid compensation for the untaken balance.
Can annual leave build up during certified sick leave?
Yes. Statutory annual leave continues to accrue during certified sick leave, and where illness prevents the leave being used in time, special carryover rules can apply.
Does this calculator replace payroll or legal advice?
No. It is a planning tool based on standard Irish annual leave rules. Contracts, sectoral rules, Sunday patterns, and employer policies can increase entitlements or change how holiday pay is applied in practice.

Related Guides

Annual Leave Rules Explained
Understand the 1,365-hour, 117-hour, and 8% methods used in Ireland.
Holiday Pay Basics
See how leave days, hours, and normal weekly pay fit together.
Part-Time Worker Leave Guide
Check how annual leave works when your hours vary through the year.
Untaken Leave on Leaving a Job
Know when unused annual leave should be paid out.

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