How many days of leave do I get?
How many days of leave you get this year.
At a glance
The answer, and what is worth knowing.
- In a 5-day week, your leave is 20 days in the first year, 21 in the second and 22 from the third.
- With 10 years at the same employer, or 12 years in total, your leave rises to 25 days.
- In a 6-day week, the same cases give 24, 25, 26 and 30 days.
How we calculate it
Years in the job are calendar years. The year you were hired is the first, and its leave follows the months you work.
In a 5-day week, the scale is 20, 21 and 22 days. In a 6-day week, it is 24, 25 and 26.
Collective agreements give 25 days after 10 years at the same employer or 12 years in total, and 26 days after 25 years.
We checked the rules on 19 October 2026. The result is an estimate. It does not replace your payroll or your accountant.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days of leave do I get in my first year?
In your first calendar year, your leave follows the months you work: 20 days for 12 months in a 5-day week. For 6 months, it is 10 days.
When do I get more days of leave?
With 10 years at the same employer, or 12 years with any employer, your leave rises to 25 days. With 25 years of work in total, it rises to 26 days, in a 5-day week.
Do Saturdays count as leave?
In a 5-day week, leave counts only working days, Monday to Friday. Public holidays during your leave do not count as days of leave.
What if my employer does not give me my leave?
Your employer must give you your leave. If they do not, they pay for it with a 100% uplift.