Japan Annual Paid Leave Entitlement Calculator
Check the ordinary statutory grant table for a worker scheduled at least five days a week or at least 30 hours a week. Enter completed service months, attendance, and leave already used.
Planning estimate only for the ordinary full-time statutory grant table. Shorter weekly schedules can use proportional grants, while employer carryover, expiry, front-loaded leave, and more favorable policies require workplace records.
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How this estimate works
- The first ordinary grant is 10 days after six months of continuous service when attendance is at least 80%.
- Later ordinary grants rise through 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 days based on completed service.
- Employers must ensure five days are taken each year for workers who receive at least 10 statutory days, subject to the official rules.
Official sources
- MHLW Work Style and Holiday portal: annual paid leave rules and grant table
- MHLW: English working-conditions handbook with annual leave tables
Rules and published amounts can change. Open the source pages and confirm the date and conditions before making a tax, payroll, benefits, pension, or investment decision.
Frequently asked questions
When do workers first receive annual paid leave in Japan?
Under the ordinary table, eligible workers receive 10 days after six months of continuous service and at least 80% attendance.
Does this calculate part-time proportional leave?
No. Workers with shorter weekly schedules can fall under a separate proportional-grant table.