NHS Annual Leave & Holiday Calculator
Calculate your exact annual leave entitlement in days and hours with our **NHS Annual Leave Calculator** for the **2026/27 year**. Under the Agenda for Change contract, your holiday entitlement increases based on your years of service: **27 days on appointment, 29 days after 5 years, and 33 days after 10 years** (plus 8 bank holidays). This free tool automatically calculates pro-rata entitlements for part-time workers in hours, ensuring you get your correct holiday and bank holiday allowance.
Reference Salary Tables & Quick Facts
NHS Annual Leave Overview & Calculation Basis
This calculator operates under the official 2026/27 Agenda for Change and NHS Terms and Conditions of Service. All calculations are performed in real time as you adjust inputs.
| Deduction / Allowance | Rate / Threshold (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 (Standard Tax Code: 1257L) |
| National Insurance | 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270 (2% above) |
| NHS Pension Tiers | 5.2% to 12.5% based on pensionable pay |
Frequently Asked Questions
NHS Annual Leave Entitlement Tiers
Under the Agenda for Change contract, your annual leave entitlement increases automatically based on your years of continuous NHS service. The entitlement is pro-rata for part-time staff and is structured as follows:
Under 5 Years Service
27 Days of base annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays (35 days total for full-time staff).
5 to 10 Years Service
29 Days of base annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays (37 days total for full-time staff).
10+ Years Service
33 Days of base annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays (41 days total for full-time staff).
