Annual leave calculator Namibia

The Labour Act gives every employee at least four consecutive weeks of annual leave on full pay for each 12-month leave cycle.

Enter the days you work in a week and how far you are into the cycle to see your leave days and their value.

How it's calculated

Leave for a full cycle: 4 weeks weeks times the days you work in a normal week. A five-day week gives 20 working days and a six-day week gives 24.
Leave earned so far: the full-cycle days times the months worked, divided by 12.
Pay for one leave day: monthly pay divided by 4.33 times your work days a week.

An example

On a six-day week you get 24 days a cycle. After seven months you have earned 14 days. With 5 taken and N$9,000 a month, the 9 days left are worth N$3,115.62.

Frequently asked questions

When do I have to take my leave?

Your employer decides when, but the leave must be taken within four months after the cycle ends, or six months if you agree in writing.

Can I sell my leave for cash?

No. Your employer may not pay you instead of giving you leave, even if you ask. The only exception is when your employment ends.

What if a public holiday falls during my leave?

You get an extra day of paid leave if the holiday falls on a day you would normally work.

What happens to my leave when I leave the job?

Your employer must pay out leave for completed cycles and a pro rata amount for the current cycle.

Key terms

Leave cycle: Each period of 12 consecutive months with the same employer, counted from your start date.
Pro rata: In proportion to the part of the cycle you have worked.