NHS Annual Leave Calculator 2026/27
Calculate your NHS annual leave entitlement. Shows days and hours based on your length of service and working pattern, including part-time pro-rata.
Your Details
Entitlement by Service
Your Annual Leave
Full-Time Entitlement
35.0 days
262.5 hours total
How This Calculator Works
This calculator uses official 2026/27 Agenda for Change data, HMRC tax and NI thresholds, and NHS Pension Scheme contribution rates. Figures are estimates based on standard assumptions — your actual amounts may differ depending on your individual tax code, trust-specific policies, or other personal circumstances. Always check with your payroll department or HR for precise figures.
Last updated: March 2026 · Based on the confirmed 3.3% pay award for 2026/27
Frequently Asked Questions
NHS annual leave starts at 27 days (plus 8 bank holidays). After 5 years it increases to 29 days, and after 10 years to 33 days.
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