Fill in your leave details and press Calculate to see your balance, accrual rate, and paid leave value.
Most employers give paid time off either as a lump sum at the start of the year or by letting you build it up (accrue) over time. The accrual method means you earn a little leave with each pay period.
For example: 15 days per year ÷ 26 biweekly periods = 0.577 days per period. After 10 pay periods, you would have accrued about 5.77 days.
Carry-over days are any unused leave from last year that your employer allows you to keep. Not all employers allow this, so check your policy.
Your remaining leave has real monetary value. To find it, multiply your daily wage by the number of days left. Daily pay = hourly rate × hours you work each day.
This matters when you change jobs or reach end of year. Some employers pay out unused vacation — others do not. Knowing the cash value helps you make smarter decisions about taking time off versus banking it.
| Days Left | $20/hr (8hr) | $30/hr (8hr) | $40/hr (8hr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $480 | $720 | $960 |
| 5 days | $800 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| 10 days | $1,600 | $2,400 | $3,200 |
| 15 days | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 |
How many days you earn each pay period at different annual leave allowances.
| Annual Days | Per Week 52 periods |
Per Biweek 26 periods |
Per Semi-Month 24 periods |
Per Month 12 periods |
Per Quarter 4 periods |
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Formula: Annual days ÷ number of pay periods per year = accrual per period.
How much your unused paid leave is worth based on 8-hour working days.
| Days Remaining | $15/hr | $20/hr | $25/hr | $30/hr | $40/hr | $50/hr |
|---|
Value = remaining days × rate × 8 hrs/day. Currency shown as $.
How many vacation days are left depending on how many days you have taken and how far into the year you are.
| Days Taken | Q1 (25%) | Q2 (50%) | Q3 (75%) | End of Year | With 3 Carry-Over |
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Based on 15 days/year lump sum. Remaining = allowance − days taken (or accrued portion at each quarter milestone).
A reference guide to statutory annual leave rules around the world.
| Country | Min. Annual Days | Public Holidays | Sick Leave | Parental Leave | Carry-Over Rule | Law / Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | No federal min. | 10 (federal) | Varies by state | FMLA (12 wks unpaid) | Employer policy | FLSA / FMLA |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 10 days (2 wks) | 9 federal | 3–10 days paid* | 18 months shared | Employer policy | Canada Labour Code |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 28 days (incl. public) | 8 bank holidays | SSP (statutory) | 52 weeks | Up to 8 days | Working Time Regs |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 20 days (4 wks) | 10 national | 10 days paid | 52 weeks | No cap (accumulates) | Fair Work Act |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 20 days min. | 9–13 by state | 6 weeks full pay | 3 years | Until Mar of next yr | BUrlG |
| 🇫🇷 France | 25 days (5 wks) | 11 national | Employer/SS | 16+ weeks | Up to 15 months | Labour Code |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 10–20 days | 16 national | Not statutory | Up to 1 year | 2 years | Labour Standards Act |
| 🇮🇳 India | 12–15 days | 3 national + state | 12 days paid | 26 weeks (maternity) | 30–90 days max | Factories Act |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 30 days | 12 national | 15 days (employer) | 120–180 days | Up to 18 months | CLT |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 15 days | 12 national | 30 days per 3 yrs | 4 months | 6 months | BCEA |
* Rules vary by province. This table is for general reference only — always check your local employment law and HR policy for current rules.
How much you keep from a PTO cash-out after common tax withholding rates (based on 8-hr days).
| Days Paid Out | Gross ($25/hr) | After 15% | After 22% | After 28% | After 32% | After 37% |
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Assumes $25/hr × 8 hrs/day. Tax rates are illustrative — actual withholding varies by filing status and jurisdiction.