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Official 2026/27 Agenda for Change Rules & Rates
NHS Annual Leave Calculator
Calculate Your Leave Entitlement
Use our free NHS Annual Leave Calculator to calculate your exact leave entitlement in hours and days under Section 13 Agenda for Change terms. Accurate for full-time, part-time, and shift workers.
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NHS Agenda for Change 2026/27 Terms
NHS Annual Leave Calculator
Calculate your exact NHS holiday allowance in hours and days according to AfC Section 13 rules.
Includes aggregate prior NHS service under Agenda for Change rules.
Full-Time (37.5 hrs)
Part-time (5 hrs)Standard Full-Time (37.5 hrs)
Default: 7.5 hrs (Standard NHS shift)
Agenda for Change includes bank holidays pro-rata in the total holiday entitlement.
Calculation Summary1.0 FTE (Full-time)
Total Annual Entitlement
262.5Hours
Equivalent to ~35.0 shifts (7.5 hrs each)
Annual Leave:202.5 hrs (27.0 days)
Bank Holidays (8 Days):60.0 hrs (8.0 days)
Total Allowance:262.5 hrs (35.0 days)
Note: Under NHS Agenda for Change terms, annual leave for part-time staff MUST be calculated and recorded in hours to ensure equity across different shift patterns.
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Understanding NHS Annual Leave Entitlement (Agenda for Change)
Annual leave for National Health Service (NHS) staff across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland is governed by Section 13 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook (Agenda for Change). Calculate your exact leave entitlement in both hours and days to ensure accurate holiday tracking.
NHS Service Tiers & Standard Entitlements (2026/27)
| Years of NHS Service | Annual Leave Days (Full-Time) | Statutory Bank Holidays | Total Leave Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 Years | 27 Days (202.5 Hours) | 8 Days (60.0 Hours) | 35 Days (262.5 Hours) |
| 5 to 10 Years | 29 Days (217.5 Hours) | 8 Days (60.0 Hours) | 37 Days (277.5 Hours) |
| 10+ Years | 33 Days (247.5 Hours) | 8 Days (60.0 Hours) | 41 Days (307.5 Hours) |
Part-Time & Shift Worker Calculation
Under NHS AfC Section 13.5, part-time employees receive a pro-rata annual leave and bank holiday allowance calculated in hours based on contracted weekly hours relative to the 37.5 hour standard full-time week.
Aggregate Previous Service
Previous service with any NHS employer counts toward your total service length, regardless of any breaks in service, provided you left previous NHS employment after 1 April 2002.
Frequently Asked Questions (NHS Annual Leave Calculator)
How is NHS annual leave calculated for part-time staff?
Part-time NHS annual leave is calculated in hours: (Weekly Contracted Hours ÷ 37.5) × Full-Time Annual Leave Hours. Bank holidays are added on top using the same pro-rata ratio: (Weekly Hours ÷ 37.5) × 60 Hours.
Do bank holidays count as part of NHS annual leave?
Yes, Agenda for Change grants 8 statutory bank holidays (60 hours for full-time staff). If you work on a bank holiday, you receive enhanced pay plus hours in lieu (TOIL) back to your leave allowance.
Can I carry over unused NHS annual leave?
Under standard NHS policy, staff can carry over up to 5 days (37.5 hours) into the next annual leave year with line manager approval, or more under exceptional operational conditions.
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