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Short, practical notes for small employers and payroll bureaus in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) on holiday entitlement, holiday pay and the records kept from 6 April 2026. Northern Ireland has separate holiday rules and is not covered.
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- Holiday records from 6 April 2026: what GB employers must keep
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- Rolled-up holiday pay: the 12.07% uplift and who it can be used for
- Holiday pay 52-week average: weeks with no pay and the 104-week look-back
- Holiday pay when someone leaves: payment in lieu of untaken leave
- Carrying over holiday to the next leave year
Not legal advice. This guide summarises the statutory minimum rules in the Working Time Regulations 1998 as they apply in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), checked against legislation.gov.uk and GOV.UK on 27 October 2026. Contracts, collective agreements and individual cases can change the answer; take advice on a specific case. Leaveproof is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Xero or BrightPay. Xero is a trademark of Xero Limited; BrightPay is a trademark of Bright Software Group.