Can my employer make my holiday expire?

Employers can set rules on carrying holiday over, but they must give you a real opportunity to take your statutory entitlement and tell you if it will be lost. Check your contract, and take advice if days are refused.

Do untaken days have to be paid when I leave?

Accrued but untaken statutory holiday should be paid in your final pay when your employment ends.

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Number of daysIf you know how many days you have left.Which periodFor example: accrued in the 2025 holiday year.Additional commentsFor example whether you want to take the days or have them paid.

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What to look out for

Check your contract and your employer's holiday year, and whether unused days can be carried over.
When your employment ends, accrued but untaken statutory holiday must be paid in your final pay.
Always ask for a written breakdown, so that you can check the balance yourself.
Keep your own record of days taken; it is much easier to challenge a figure if you have your own log.

FAQ

Can my employer make my holiday expire?: Employers can set rules on carrying holiday over, but they must give you a real opportunity to take your statutory entitlement and tell you if it will be lost. Check your contract, and take advice if days are refused.
Do untaken days have to be paid when I leave?: Accrued but untaken statutory holiday should be paid in your final pay when your employment ends.

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