Vacation Accrual Calculator

Calculate your vacation accrual and final payout with our free calculator. By entering your employment dates, salary, and pay schedule, you can estimate your total PTO, accrued vacation days, and holiday pay. An essential tool for financial planning and understanding your employment benefits.

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Vacation Accrual Summary

Total Accrued Vacation Days

15.5 days

Total PTO (Hours)

124.0 hours

Total Holiday Pay

$2,500.00

Total Payout

$5,000.00

Pay Schedule Summary

Start Date End Date Work Days Accrued Days Paid Days Unpaid Days
Jan 1, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 120 10 110 0

Calculated based on standard employment calendar formulas. PTO = Total Work Days / (Work Days Per Week). Holiday Pay calculated based on included holidays and hourly rate.

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How to Use This Calculator

Enter your

employment start and end dates to define the calculation period. Select your pay frequency and enter your hourly rate. The calculator will compute your total accrued vacation days, PTO, and any holiday pay based on the holidays included in the period.

Understanding Vacation Accruals

Vacation accrual is the amount of paid time off an employee is entitled to, which accumulates as vacation days. PTO (Paid Time Off) is the total vacation days you can take. This calculator helps you track your balance and plan your time off effectively.

Example

An employee with a bi-weekly pay of $25/hr works from Jan 1 to Jun 30, taking 10 public holidays:

Tips for Managing Your Leave

FAQs

PTO is the total amount of paid time off you are entitled to. Vacation days are the days you actually take off. They are a subset of your total PTO.

It's calculated based on the number of official holidays within the work period and your hourly rate. This pay is in addition to your regular salary.

Many companies offer 10 days per year, often increasing to 15 or 20 days after several years of service.

Yes. If the 'Unpaid Leave' option is selected, the calculator will adjust the final payout to reflect only the days for which pay was received.

Disclaimer

This vacation accrual calculator provides an estimate based on standard employment practices and common holiday calendars. It is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a substitute for your official employment contract or HR policy. Actual PTO, payout amounts, and accrual policies are determined by your employer and can vary. For definitive information, consult your HR department and official employee handbook.

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About This Tool

The Vacation Accrual Calculator helps employees estimate their earned vacation time, PTO, and holiday pay based on their employment details. Reviewed by HR Specialist.