Annual Leave Calculator

Annual Leave in Victoria

In Victoria, annual leave entitlements are governed by the National Employment Standards (NES), which provide full-time employees with 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year. Part-time employees accrue leave on a pro-rata basis based on their hours worked.

Leave Loading

Many employees in Victoria are entitled to annual leave loading of 17.5% on top of their base rate of pay when taking annual leave. This entitlement typically comes from awards or enterprise agreements.

Public Holidays

If a public holiday falls during your annual leave period, it is not counted as annual leave. Instead, you receive payment for the public holiday at your base rate of pay. View the complete list of Victoria Public Holidays for 2025.

Unused Leave

Unused annual leave accumulates year to year and must be paid out when employment ends. Employers and employees can agree on cashing out annual leave, but employees must maintain a balance of at least 4 weeks after any cashing out.

VIC Annual Leave Calculator – Take Charge of Your Time Off in 2025

Living and working in Victoria? Whether you're clocking hours in Melbourne's laneways or working regionally, your annual leave is an essential part of your entitlements. Our VIC Annual Leave Calculator helps you understand how much time off you've earned and how to stretch it even further by using the Victorian public holiday calendar to your advantage.

Victorians are known for enjoying the good things in life – coffee, festivals, long weekends – and this guide will help you align your hard-earned leave with some of the best holiday breaks in 2025.

Annual Leave Basics for Victoria

In line with the National Employment Standards (NES), the following applies:

• Full-time employees receive 4 weeks (or 152 hours) of paid annual leave per year.
• Part-time employees earn leave on a pro-rata basis, depending on how many hours you work each week.
• Casual employees are not entitled to annual leave but generally receive a 25% loading on their hourly rate to compensate.

If you're covered by an enterprise agreement or industry-specific award, you may be entitled to additional leave or higher loading rates. Always double-check your workplace agreement or talk to your HR team.

Leave Accrual Example

Let's say you work 30 hours per week as a part-timer:

(30 hours × 4) ÷ 52 = approximately 2.31 hours per week accrued.

Over a year, that's around 120 hours, or 4 weeks based on your schedule.

Leave Loading in VIC

Many awards and EBAs in Victoria include leave loading – an extra 17.5% added to your base pay when you take annual leave. It's designed to make up for the loss of overtime or penalty rates while you're away.

Some employers don't offer this – always check your contract.

Who Gets Annual Leave in Victoria?

Here's a breakdown:

• Full-time workers: 4 weeks of paid leave per year
• Part-time workers: Accrue leave proportionally to their weekly hours
• Shift workers: May be entitled to 5 weeks if working irregular shifts, per award conditions
• Casuals: Don't accrue annual leave

If you've been working in a role with regular hours, you start accruing leave from day one, even during a probation period.

How to Maximise Leave with Public Holidays in VIC

Want to turn your 4 weeks of leave into something that feels like double? Here are the best dates to align your leave in 2025:

Example Leave Scenarios

Why Use Our VIC Annual Leave Calculator?

• Accurate and up-to-date: Based on NES and Fair Work guidelines
• Easy to use: Mobile-friendly, fast and flexible
• Forecast future leave: Plan holidays months in advance
• Clear leave loading estimates: Know your entitlements in real dollars
• Built for Victorians: Public holiday calendar is tailored to the state

Whether you're taking off for the Cup Carnival, road-tripping the Great Ocean Road or relaxing in your own backyard, make sure you're using your leave wisely.