Days Off Calculator 2026
Calculate Your Vacation Days, PTO & Public Holidays
Updated for 2026 statutory requirements
🗓️ Days Off Calculator
🇺🇸 Your 2026 Days Off Summary
🎉 2026 Public Holidays
Vacation Days by Country
| Country | Statutory Minimum | Public Holidays | Total Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 0 days (no mandate) | 11 federal | ~11 days | Typical: 10-15 vacation days |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 10-15 days | 9 federal | ~19-24 days | Varies by province; increases with tenure |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 28 days (5.6 weeks) | 8 bank holidays | 28 days* | *Holidays may be included in 28 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 20-26 days | 13 public | 33-39 days | 26 days after 10 years |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 20 days (min) | 9-13 (by state) | 29-33 days | Typical: 25-30 vacation days |
| 🇫🇷 France | 25 days | 11 public | 36 days | Plus RTT reduction days |
| 🇪🇺 EU Minimum | 20 days (4 weeks) | Varies | ~28-32 days | EU Working Time Directive |
Days Off Formulas
Annual Vacation Entitlement
Prorated Vacation (Mid-Year Start)
Part-Time Vacation
Total Days Off
- Select Your Country: Different countries have different statutory requirements and holiday calendars.
- Choose Contract Type: Full-time workers get full entitlement; part-time is prorated by hours.
- Enter Years of Service: Some countries (Canada, Poland) increase vacation with tenure.
- Optional Proration: If you started mid-year, enter start date for prorated calculation.
- Track Used Days: Enter days already used to see remaining balance.
Contract Type Differences
👔 Full-Time Employees
- Full statutory vacation entitlement
- All public holiday pay
- Accrued sick leave (where applicable)
- Benefits package typically included
⏰ Part-Time Employees
- Prorated based on hours worked
- Same per-hour entitlement as full-time
- Holiday pay on scheduled work days
- Still protected by labor laws
💼 Freelance / Contract
- No statutory vacation in most countries
- Build time off into contract rates
- No paid public holidays
- Typically add 15-25% to rates for PTO
2026 Public Holidays
🇺🇸 United States Federal Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday |
| February 16 | Presidents' Day | Monday |
| May 25 | Memorial Day | Monday |
| June 19 | Juneteenth | Friday |
| July 3 | Independence Day (observed) | Friday |
| September 7 | Labor Day | Monday |
| October 12 | Columbus Day | Monday |
| November 11 | Veterans Day | Wednesday |
| November 26 | Thanksgiving Day | Thursday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Friday |
Official Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
The US has no federal law requiring paid vacation. However, most full-time workers receive 10-15 vacation days, plus 6-11 paid holidays. After 5+ years, many receive 15-20 days. BLS reports the average is 11 days after 1 year, increasing to 20 days after 20 years.
Prorated Days = (Annual Entitlement ÷ 12) × Months Worked. If you're entitled to 20 days and start July 1, you get (20÷12) × 6 = 10 days for that year. Some employers calculate by work days instead of months.
Yes! Part-time workers are entitled to prorated vacation based on hours worked. In the UK/EU, if you work 20 hours/week vs 40 full-time, you get 50% of the full-time entitlement. The per-hour rate is the same.
UK workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year (28 days for full-time). This CAN include bank holidays, so employers may give 20 days + 8 bank holidays = 28 total. Some give more. Part-time is prorated.
Poland has 13 public holidays (one of the highest in Europe). Workers with less than 10 years experience get 20 vacation days; 10+ years get 26 days. Education years count toward tenure. Total: 33-39 days off annually.
Freelancers/contractors are not entitled to paid vacation or holiday pay in most countries. You should factor time off into your rates—typically adding 15-25% to cover vacation, sick days, and holidays you'd receive as an employee.
The EU Working Time Directive mandates at least 4 weeks (20 working days) of paid annual leave for all workers. Most EU countries exceed this: France (25), Germany (20 minimum but typically 25-30), Sweden (25), etc.
It varies. EU law requires the 4-week minimum to be carried. In the US, it's employer policy—some have "use it or lose it," others allow rollover. UK employers can set carryover rules but must allow carryover if you couldn't take leave (e.g., illness).
Canada federally mandates 2 weeks (10 days) vacation after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years. Most provinces follow this or exceed it. Saskatchewan gives 3 weeks from day one. Add 9 federal statutory holidays.
Usually yes. In the UK/EU, sick leave is separate with statutory sick pay. In the US, some companies combine them as "PTO" (paid time off), while others keep them separate. Always check your specific policy.
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Last Updated: January 2026