Paternity Leave Calculator UK
Work out your UK Statutory Paternity Leave dates and understand your pay, based on official GOV.UK guidance.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
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Fill in your details and press calculate to see your leave dates, notice deadlines and pay estimate.
UK paternity leave at a glance
- Leave: 1 or 2 weeks, taken in one block or two separate weeks.
- Window: within 52 weeks of the birth.
- Pay: £194.32/week or 90% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) from 6 April 2026, if you earn at least £129/week on average.
- Qualifying service: 26 weeks' continuous employment by the end of the 15th week before the due week.
Legal entitlement vs employer benefits
The amounts above are the statutory minimum. Your employer may offer enhanced paternity pay or extra leave — add employer leave in the calculator, and see the effect on income with the paternity pay calculator.
Northern Ireland has equivalent rules administered separately; check nidirect for details.
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Frequently asked questions
Editorial note: we summarise official government guidance and link to it. Laws change — always confirm your entitlement with your employer or the relevant authority. This page is not legal advice.