This page provides a comprehensive explanation regarding the entitlement of Bank Holiday leave for NHS staff. The calculations consider the number of hours worked per week, ranging from part-time to full-time employment. It serves as a confirmation to all NHS staff that the entitlement to Bank Holiday leave applies universally, including to those employees who do not typically work on Bank Holidays.
NHS Bank Holiday Policy: It is important to note that all individuals employed within the NHS, regardless of their specific role, are entitled to receive Bank Holiday credit, even if they do not work on the respective Bank Holiday. This policy extends to all staff members, including those in NHS Administration & Clerical positions.
Bank Holiday Entitlement for NHS Staff: It is important to note that even if an NHS staff member does not typically work on Bank Holidays, they are still entitled to Bank Holiday leave. This leave can be utilized at any time, subject to manager approval, and follows a similar process to booking Annual Leave. For full-time NHS employees working 37.5 hours per week, the Bank Holiday entitlement is set at 7.5 hours per Bank Holiday throughout the year.
How is Bank Holiday leave calculated for NHS Staff?
Bank Holiday Entitlement Calculation for NHS Staff: In the case of an NHS staff member working 30 hours per week, their Bank Holiday entitlement is determined by one-fifth of their regular weekly working hours for each Bank Holiday. This entitlement applies regardless of their typical working days, even if they solely work from Tuesday to Friday. For instance, if they work 30 hours a week, a Bank Holiday credit of 6 hours is owed (30 hours divided by 5 equals 6).
NHS Bank Holiday Leave Example
“Let’s consider a part-time nurse working 10 hours per week on a Thursday shift. In this particular case, the nurse does not work on Mondays, and there happens to be a Bank Holiday on the upcoming Monday. Based on this scenario, the nurse is entitled to 2 hours of Bank Holiday credit, which can be taken on another occasion.
The nurse decides to utilize these 2 hours by booking them for the following Thursday, resulting in a reduction of her regular 10-hour shift to 8 hours.
For part-time NHS employees, the Bank Holiday entitlement is calculated by dividing the number of hours normally worked (in this case, 10 hours) by the standard number of working days in a week (which is 5). By dividing 10 by 5, we arrive at an answer of 2 hours, representing the Bank Holiday leave entitlement for the nurse.”
NHS Part-Time Bank Holiday Entitlement for the 2023/2024 Financial Year: In the upcoming 2023/2024 financial year, there are a total of 10 Bank Holidays. The following calculations for NHS Part-Time employees are determined based on this period. These Bank Holidays are predetermined and observed throughout the year.
NHS Bank Holiday Entitlement [30 to Full-Time Hours]
| Weekly Hours | Daily BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Days & Hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37.5 | 7 hrs & 30 mins | 75 hrs & 0 mins | 10 days & 0 hr (s) |
| 37 | 7 hrs & 24 mins | 74 hrs & 0 mins | 9 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 36.5 | 7 hrs & 18 mins | 73 hrs & 0 mins | 9 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 36 | 7 hrs & 12 mins | 72 hrs & 0 mins | 9 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 35.5 | 7 hrs & 6 mins | 71 hrs & 0 mins | 9 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 35 | 7 hrs & 0 mins | 70 hrs & 0 mins | 9 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 34.5 | 6 hrs & 54 mins | 69 hrs & 0 mins | 9 days & 1 hr (s) |
| 34 | 6 hrs & 48 mins | 68 hrs & 0 mins | 9 days & 0 hr (s) |
| 33.5 | 6 hrs & 42 mins | 67 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 33 | 6 hrs & 36 mins | 66 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 6 hr (s) |
| 32.5 | 6 hrs & 30 mins | 65 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 32 | 6 hrs & 24 mins | 64 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 31.5 | 6 hrs & 18 mins | 63 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 31 | 6 hrs & 12 mins | 62 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 2 hr (s) |
| 30.5 | 6 hrs & 6 mins | 61 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 1 hr (s) |
| 30 | 6 hrs & 0 mins | 60 hrs & 0 mins | 8 days & 0 hr (s) |
“A weekly commitment of 30 hours in the NHS equates to an equivalent workload of 4 full days per week.”
NHS Bank Holiday Entitlement [22 to 30 Hours]
| Weekly Hours | Daily BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Days & Hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.5 | 5 hrs & 54 mins | 59 hrs & 0 mins | 7 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 29 | 5 hrs & 48 mins | 58 hrs & 0 mins | 7 days & 6 hr (s) |
| 28.5 | 5 hrs & 42 mins | 57 hrs & 0 mins | 7 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 28 | 5 hrs & 36 mins | 56 hrs & 0 mins | 7 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 27.5 | 5 hrs & 30 mins | 55 hrs & 0 mins | 7 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 27 | 5 hrs & 24 mins | 54 hrs & 0 mins | 7 days & 2 hr (s) |
| 26.5 | 5 hrs & 18 mins | 53 hrs & 0 mins | 7 days & 0 hr (s) |
| 26 | 5 hrs & 12 mins | 52 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 25.5 | 5 hrs & 6 mins | 51 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 6 hr (s) |
| 25 | 5 hrs & 0 mins | 50 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 24.5 | 4 hrs & 54 mins | 49 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 24 | 4 hrs & 48 mins | 48 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 23.5 | 4 hrs & 42 mins | 47 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 2 hr (s) |
| 23 | 4 hrs & 36 mins | 46 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 1 hr (s) |
| 22.5 | 4 hrs & 30 mins | 45 hrs & 0 mins | 6 days & 0 hr (s) |
“A regular work schedule of 22.5 hours per week within the NHS is equivalent to dedicating one’s efforts for a total of 3 full days every week.”
NHS Bank Holiday Entitlement [15 to 22 Hours]
| Weekly Hours | Daily BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Days & Hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 4 hrs & 24 mins | 44 hrs & 0 mins | 5 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 21.5 | 4 hrs & 18 mins | 43 hrs & 0 mins | 5 days & 6 hr (s) |
| 21 | 4 hrs & 12 mins | 42 hrs & 0 mins | 5 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 20.5 | 4 hrs & 6 mins | 41 hrs & 0 mins | 5 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 20 | 4 hrs & 0 mins | 40 hrs & 0 mins | 5 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 19.5 | 3 hrs & 54 mins | 39 hrs & 0 mins | 5 days & 2 hr (s) |
| 19 | 3 hrs & 48 mins | 38 hrs & 0 mins | 5 days & 0 hr (s) |
| 18.5 | 3 hrs & 42 mins | 37 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 18 | 3 hrs & 36 mins | 36 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 6 hr (s) |
| 17.5 | 3 hrs & 30 mins | 35 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 17 | 3 hrs & 24 mins | 34 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 16.5 | 3 hrs & 18 mins | 33 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 16 | 3 hrs & 12 mins | 32 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 2 hr (s) |
| 15.5 | 3 hrs & 6 mins | 31 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 1 hr (s) |
| 15 | 3 hrs & 0 mins | 30 hrs & 0 mins | 4 days & 0 hr (s) |
“In the context of NHS employment, engaging in work for 15 hours per week equates to committing oneself to a labor-intensive schedule akin to working for a total of 2 full days each week.”
NHS Bank Holiday Entitlement [7 to 15 Hours]
| Weekly Hours | Daily BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Hrs & Min) | Annual BH entitlement (Days & Hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.5 | 2 hrs & 54 mins | 29 hrs & 0 mins | 3 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 14 | 2 hrs & 48 mins | 28 hrs & 0 mins | 3 days & 6 hr (s) |
| 13.5 | 2 hrs & 42 mins | 27 hrs & 0 mins | 3 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 13 | 2 hrs & 36 mins | 26 hrs & 0 mins | 3 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 12.5 | 2 hrs & 30 mins | 25 hrs & 0 mins | 3 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 12 | 2 hrs & 24 mins | 24 hrs & 0 mins | 3 days & 2 hr (s) |
| 11.5 | 2 hrs & 18 mins | 23 hrs & 0 mins | 3 days & 1 hr (s) |
| 11 | 2 hrs & 12 mins | 22 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 7 hr (s) |
| 10.5 | 2 hrs & 6 mins | 21 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 6 hr (s) |
| 10 | 2 hrs & 0 mins | 20 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 5 hr (s) |
| 9.5 | 1 hrs & 54 mins | 19 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 4 hr (s) |
| 9 | 1 hrs & 48 mins | 18 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 3 hr (s) |
| 8.5 | 1 hrs & 42 mins | 17 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 2 hr (s) |
| 8 | 1 hrs & 36 mins | 16 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 1 hr (s) |
| 7.5 | 1 hrs & 30 mins | 15 hrs & 0 mins | 2 days & 0 hr (s) |
“Within the scope of NHS employment, engaging in work for a duration of 7.5 hours per week carries an equivalency to dedicating oneself to a labor-intensive schedule resembling that of working for a single complete day each week.”
It is imperative that all calculations align with the electronic staff record figures to ensure accuracy and consistency. Furthermore, it is essential for any personnel policy addressing Bank Holiday leave entitlement to reflect the aforementioned calculations. In the event of any inquiries or concerns, it is advised to approach your line manager or the appropriate NHS human resources team for resolution and guidance.
In 2023/2024 there are ten UK Bank Holidays as follows:
- Fri 7th April 2023 – Good Friday [Easter]
- Mon 10th April 2023 – Easter Monday [Easter]
- Mon 1st May 2023 – First May Bank Holiday [Spring]
- Mon 8th May 2023 – 2nd May Bank Holiday [Kings Cremation]
- Mon 29th May 2023 – Last May Bank Holiday [Whit Week]
- Mon 28th August 2023 – Late Summer Bank Holiday
- Mon 25th December 2023 – Christmas Day
- Tue 26th December 2023 – Boxing Day
- Mon 1st January 2024 – New Year’s Day
- Fri 29th March 2024 – Good Friday [Early Easter next year but it falls into the 2023/24 financial year]
