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Holiday Pay Request — Zero Hours Letter Template
How to assert your right to holiday pay on a zero hours contract — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Zero Hours · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to assert your right to holiday pay on a zero hours contract, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong holiday pay request — zero hours should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Confirm entitlement to 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year under the Working Time Regulations 1998
- Note this right applies regardless of having fixed hours
- Request payment of outstanding holiday pay calculated on average earnings over the previous 52 weeks
- Give a deadline for response
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