Everyday life practice question
By law, how many days of paid holiday is a full-time worker in the UK (working five days a week) entitled to each year?
- 28 daysCorrect answer
- 40 days
- 12 days
- 20 days
Why
Almost all UK workers have a statutory right to 5.6 weeks of paid holiday a year, which equals 28 days for someone working a five-day week. This entitlement begins from the first day of employment.
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