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Holiday Pay Calculator
Instantly calculate your annual leave, pro rata holidays, and holiday pay.
How to Calculate Holiday Pay in Ireland.
Calculate holiday entitlements and pay for your employees—quickly, accurately, and in line with Irish employment law.
Under the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, all employees in Ireland are entitled to paid annual leave. Whether full-time, part-time, or working irregular hours, holiday pay ensures that employees are compensated fairly when taking time off.
How Annual Leave Works in Ireland
Annual leave entitlements depend on how much and how regularly an employee works.
Full-Time Employees
Entitled to 4 working weeks of paid leave per leave year (typically 20 days for a 5-day week).
Part-Time or Casual Employees
Entitled to 8% of hours worked, capped at 4 weeks.
Approved Methods of Calculation
Employers can calculate holiday entitlements using any of the following:
| Method | Description | Commonly Used For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 working weeks in a year | Full-time staff |
| 2 | One-third of a week per calendar month worked | New starters or temporary workers |
| 3 | 8% of hours worked (max 4 weeks) | Part-time, casual, or variable-hour workers |
*Employees are entitled to the greater of the methods that apply to them.
How to Use the Holiday Pay Calculator
Our free tool helps you calculate leave entitlements and pay in just a few steps:
- Choose employee type (full-time or part-time)
- Input working days or hours
- Enter start and end dates (if pro-rating)
- Add hourly rate (for pay estimate)
- Click Calculate to view results instantly
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Stay compliant, keep your records clean, and support fair pay with our simple holiday pay tool.
Holiday Calculator
Statutory Entitlement: 5.6 weeks per year (equivalent to 28 days for full-time employees)
*Based on the holiday year starting January 1st
Holiday Calculator
Statutory Entitlement: 5.6 weeks per year (equivalent to 28 days for full-time employees)
*Based on the holiday year starting January 1st