Working Hours and Breaks Calculator UK

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your working details in the right-hand calculator panel to get accurate results. The calculator follows UK labor laws and regulations, including:

• Standard working hours (48 hours per week)
• Rest breaks (20 minutes for every 6 hours worked)
• Weekly rest periods (at least 11 hours)
• Public holidays

The calculator will show you the total working hours, required breaks, and any overtime calculations.

UK Working Hours and Breaks

The UK has specific laws governing working hours and breaks. Key regulations include:

Standard Working Hours

Employees are entitled to a maximum of 48 hours of work per week, with no more than 8 hours on any one day.

Rest Breaks

Workers must be given a 20-minute break for every 6 hours worked. This break can be unpaid.

Weekly Rest Periods

Employees must have at least 11 consecutive hours of rest in any 24-hour period.

Public Holidays

Employees are entitled to a day off on public holidays, unless their contract states otherwise.

Calculation Method

The calculator uses the following formula to determine working hours and breaks:

The calculator also accounts for public holidays and other exceptions as specified in UK labor laws.

Worked Example

Let's calculate working hours and breaks for a worker who works 7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week:

• Daily Hours: 7.5 hours
• Number of Days: 5
• Total Working Hours: 7.5 × 5 = 37.5 hours
• Required Breaks: (37.5 ÷ 6) × 20 = 125 minutes (2 hours and 5 minutes)
• Overtime: 37.5 - 48 = -10.5 hours (no overtime in this case)

This example shows that the worker is within the standard working hours limit and has 2 hours and 5 minutes of required breaks.