Daily & Weekly Rest Calculator

Check the rest between shifts and the weekly rest period against the usual Working Time Regulations requirements.

Enter rest information

End of the previous shift.
Start of the next shift.
Enter the longest uninterrupted weekly rest period in the relevant period.

Result

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Daily and weekly rest

Acas states that workers generally have 11 hours' rest between working days and 24 hours' rest in every 7 days, or 48 hours in every 14 days.

There are exceptions and compensatory-rest provisions for some workers and circumstances, so a simple pass/fail result should not be treated as a complete Working Time Regulations assessment.

Source: Acas rest-break guidance.

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This calculator provides general HR information and practical use. It does not constitute legal advice. Check current official guidance and the employee's contract, policy and applicable legislation before relying on the result.