Are Freelancers Entitled to Holiday Pay in the UK?

Freelancers are not automatically entitled to holiday pay in the UK. However, there are some circumstances in which they may be entitled to it.

In order to be entitled to holiday pay, a freelancer must be classed as a "worker" or an "employee" under UK employment law. Workers are people who work personally for an organisation, and employees are people who work under a contract of employment.

If a freelancer is classed as a worker or an employee, they will be entitled to the statutory minimum amount of holiday pay. This is currently 5.6 weeks' paid holiday per year, or 28 days for someone who works a five-day week.

Freelancers who are classed as self-employed are not entitled to statutory holiday pay. However, they may be able to negotiate holiday pay with their clients.

It is important to note that the rules around holiday pay for freelancers can be complex. If you are a freelancer and you are unsure whether you are entitled to holiday pay, you should seek legal advice.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• The government website on holiday pay: https://www.gov.uk/holiday-entitlement-rights

• The ACAS website on holiday pay: https://www.acas.org.uk/holiday-entitlement

• The Citizens Advice website on holiday pay: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/holidays-and-holiday-pay/check-if-youre-entitled-to-paid-holidays/