Leave Days Value Calculator Employment Code Act 2019

Calculate leave value based on the Zambian Employment Code Act, 2019. Uses the Fifth Schedule formula: Leave Value = (Full Pay × Leave Days) ÷ 26 days.

Leave Calculation Details

Number of Accrued Leave Days

Minimum entitlement: 2 days per month (24 days/year)

Monthly Basic Pay (Gross)

Your gross monthly basic salary before tax deductions

Monthly Allowances (Gross, Optional)

Gross monthly allowances before tax (housing, transport, etc.)

Legal Basis: Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019
Section 37 & Fifth Schedule - Annual Leave Calculation Formula

Important: Enter gross amounts (before tax). The calculated leave value will be subject to applicable taxes when paid as per Section 68(1)(a) of the Employment Code Act.

Leave Value Calculation (Results)

Total Leave Value (Gross)

K 0.00

Payment for accrued leave days (before tax)

Basic Pay	K 0.00
Allowances	K 0.00
Full Pay (Basic + Allowances)	K 0.00
Accrued Leave Days	0
Leave Value ÷ 26 days	K 0.00

How to Calculate Leave Value (2025)

Enter your monthly basic pay. This is your base salary before any deductions or additions.
Enter your monthly allowances. This includes all regular allowances (housing, transport, etc.) but excludes bonuses.
Enter the number of accrued leave days. The minimum annual entitlement is 24 days (2 days per month).
The calculator will compute your full pay by adding basic pay and allowances.
Using the Fifth Schedule formula, your leave value is calculated as:
(Full Pay × Leave Days) ÷ 26
The result shows the total amount payable for your accrued leave days.

Note: This calculation is based on the Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019 of Zambia. Collective agreements may provide more favorable terms.