Vacation Days Calculator
Calculate paid vacation days: years of service, per-year accrual, used days and current balance. Simple accrual math for any policy.
About this tool
Convert years of service and a per-year allowance into an exact earned balance, minus days already taken — the math behind any HR policy.
Leave balances confuse people because work time is monthly and allowances are yearly. This uses the same accrual logic; the answer is precise enough to plan a travel date or ask about a carryover cap.
FAQ
How does vacation accrual work?
Total = years of service x days per year, then subtract used days. Month-by-month accrual is the common model.
What is a typical allowance?
US standard is 10-15 days; 20-25 is common in Europe and for senior roles.
Do unused days roll over?
Some policies cap the carryover (e.g. 5-10 days a year). Check before your balance silently expires.