Vacation accrual frequencies
Weekly
Annual hours ÷ 52 pay weeks.
Biweekly
Annual hours ÷ 26 pay periods — most common U.S. schedule.
Monthly
Annual hours ÷ 12 months.
Vacation Accrual Calculator
Convert annual vacation hours into weekly, biweekly, or monthly earn rates. Match your payroll accrual frequency.
Calculator
Enter annual vacation hours and select how often vacation accrues on your pay schedule.
Enter values and click Calculate.
Results are estimates based on common PTO policies. Actual employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.
Formula reference
Weekly = Annual ÷ 52 · Biweekly = Annual ÷ 26 · Monthly = Annual ÷ 12
80 annual vacation hours by frequency
| Frequency | Hours per period | Days per period (8-hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 1.54 | 0.19 |
| Biweekly | 3.08 | 0.38 |
| Monthly | 6.67 | 0.83 |
Vacation accrual by frequency
Vacation accrual should align with how payroll deposits hours into your balance each period.
Step-by-step
- Enter annual vacation hours from your policy.
- Select accrual frequency matching payroll.
Worked examples
Monthly payroll
80 annual hours ÷ 12 ≈ 6.67 vacation hours per month.
Biweekly
120 annual hours ÷ 26 ≈ 4.62 hours every other paycheck.
Sources
Formulas reviewed against official labor and payroll resources.
Estimates based on common PTO policies. Employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.