Leave Days Calculator (BCEA)

Check annual leave accrual based on the BCEA formula. If you're tracking leave in spreadsheets or WhatsApp messages, it breaks the moment you have more than 3 people.

South Africa · BCEA

Leave Days Calculator

Annual leave accrual based on months worked.

days/week
months
days
Full-cycle entitlement 21 days
Accrual rate 1.75 days/month
Accrued so far 21.00 days
Already taken 0 days
Leave balance 21.00 days

The BCEA entitles employees to 21 consecutive days (15 working days for a 5-day week) per annual leave cycle. This calculator uses the working-day equivalent: 3 weeks × your work days per week. Leave accrues monthly from the start date.

Sick leave: 30 days over a 3-year cycle (separate from annual leave). Family responsibility leave: 3 days per year.

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If leave is tracked in spreadsheets or WhatsApp, it breaks the moment you have more than 3 people.


Disclaimer: This tool is for estimation purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice.

Verify all figures with SARS or a registered professional before making business decisions.