Vacation vs. unified PTO
Separate vacation bank
Traditional model — vacation and sick time tracked independently.
Unified PTO pool
One bank for any leave reason. Use the main PTO Calculator instead.
Vacation Days Calculator
Calculate vacation days earned per pay period and see how many days remain after usage. For employers that grant vacation separately from sick leave.
Calculator
Enter annual vacation days, accrual frequency, days used, and hours per workday.
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
Per-period accrual = Annual vacation days ÷ Pay periods per year (lump sum grants the full allotment at once)
Remaining days = Annual allotment − Days already used
Hours equivalent = Remaining days × Hours per workday
Vacation days earned and remaining
Day-based vacation policies still accrue incrementally on most payroll schedules rather than all at once.
Step-by-step
- Enter annual vacation days granted.
- Record vacation days already used this year.
- See per-period accrual based on pay frequency.
Worked examples
Biweekly accrual
15 annual days ÷ 26 periods ≈ 0.58 vacation days per paycheck.
Remaining balance
15 annual days, 4 used mid-year with linear accrual: earned ≈ 7.5, remaining ≈ 3.5 before future accrual.
Vacation accrual reference tables
Weekly and monthly vacation earn rates for common annual grants.
View Chart →Sources
Formulas reviewed against official labor and payroll resources.
Estimates based on common PTO policies. Employer policies and state laws may differ. Full disclaimer.