Updated · Apr 2026
📍 STATE · VICTORIA (VIC)

VIC Leave Calculator.

Calculate every leave entitlement for Victoria employees, under the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (VIC), Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the National Employment Standards.

Long Service Leave Act 201814 VIC public holidays7-year pro-rata triggerUpdated April 2026
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Standard FT week is 38 hours.
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AU$6,268.17
Total annual leave value (incl. 17.5% loading) for 52 weeks of service.
4.0 wks
Entitlement
152.42 hrs
Accrued
19.1 days
Working days
See full calculationFair Work Act 2009 (Cth) s.87
ComponentFormulaValue
Accrual rate (FULL-TIME)4 wks × 38h ÷ 522.923 hrs/wk
Hours accrued2.923 × 52 wks152.42 hrs
Hourly base rate-$35.00
Base leave value152.42 × $35.00$5,334.62
17.5% leave loadingbase × 0.175+ $933.56
Total payout-$6,268.17

Where the value comes from

Base leave
$5,334
17.5% loading
$933

ⓘ Calculated under section 87 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) and the National Employment Standards. Loading rate per the relevant modern award.

Sarah Reid, CAHRI
Reviewed bySarah Reid, CAHRICert IV Payroll · Melbourne based
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Disclaimer: This tool does not constitute legal or financial advice. Results may be inaccurate due to changes in legislation or your circumstances. This tool does not constitute legal or financial advice. We do not recommend taking actions based solely on these results. The calculator makes assumptions and results may be inaccurate due to changes in legislation, modern awards, or your personal circumstances. You use this information at your own risk. We can't guarantee to be perfect, so do note you use the information at your own risk and we can't accept liability if things go wrong. For official guidance, visit Fair Work Ombudsman (fairwork.gov.au). Fair Work Ombudsman.

VIC Snapshot

Three numbers every VIC employee should know.

The NES sets the federal floor; state law adds the long service entitlement and gazetted holidays.

VIC Annual leave
4weeks
Per year of FT service
Same as every Australian state, set by the NES under the Fair Work Act 2009.
VIC LSL trigger
7years
For full LSL entitlement
6.07 weeks after 7 years. Pro-rata payout from 7 years on termination.
2026 holidays
14days
VIC gazetted public holidays
Including the standard national holidays plus state-specific dates.
By Leave Type, VIC

Every VIC leave calculator.

Each calculator below is pre-configured for VIC law.

№01

VIC Long Service Leave

6.07 weeks after 7 yrs. Pro-rata from 7 yrs. Under the Long Service Leave Act 2018.

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VIC Public Holidays 2026

14 gazetted holidays. Calendar list, penalty rates by award, substitute days when a holiday falls on a weekend.

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№03

Redundancy Pay (National)

NES sliding scale, 4-16 weeks based on years of service. Small business exemption built in. Section 119 Fair Work Act.

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Annual & Personal Leave

Federal entitlements identical across every state, 4 weeks annual + 10 days personal under the NES. National calculator.

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State Comparison

How VIC compares.

Federal annual leave is identical everywhere. State LSL and public holidays differ.

NSWNew South Wales
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata5 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave VICVictoria
LSL trigger7 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays14
YOU ARE HEREQLDQueensland
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave WAWestern Australia
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave SASouth Australia
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave TASTasmania
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays9
Calculate leave NTNorthern Territory
LSL trigger10 yrs
Pro-rata7 yrs
Holidays13
Calculate leave ACTAustralian Capital Territory
LSL trigger7 yrs
Pro-rata5 yrs
Holidays15
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Top VIC Awards

Modern awards common in Victoria.

Industry awards layered on top of the NES. Each award has its own penalty rates, leave loading and (sometimes) RDO arrangements.

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Hospitality AwardMA000009
M
Manufacturing AwardMA000010
R
General Retail AwardMA000004
C
Clerks (Private Sector) AwardMA000002
VIC Q & A

VIC-specific leave questions.

How much long service leave do I get in VIC?
6.07 weeks after 7 years of continuous service with the same employer, under the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (VIC). Pro-rata payout becomes available after 7 years on termination. Calculate your VIC LSL →
When does VIC long service leave become payable on termination?
Pro-rata payout is available after 7 years of continuous service in most circumstances. Earlier pro-rata may apply on death, illness, retrenchment or harassment-related termination, depending on the specific provisions of the Long Service Leave Act 2018. Resignation typically triggers payout once the 7-year mark is reached.
What's the VIC pro-rata LSL formula?
VIC uses the 1/60th formula: weeks of LSL = total weeks of service divided by 60. So 7 years of service equals (7 × 52) ÷ 60 = 6.07 weeks. The longer you stay, the more leave accrues, with no cap.
Do VIC casuals get long service leave?
Yes, where employment has been "regular and systematic" over the qualifying period. A casual working consistent shifts for 7 years has the same VIC LSL entitlement as a permanent employee. Casual loading does not exclude LSL eligibility under the Long Service Leave Act 2018.
How many public holidays does VIC have in 2026?
14 gazetted public holidays in 2026 — one of the higher counts in Australia, reflecting more state-gazetted days. This includes the 7 national holidays (New Year's Day, Australia Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) plus 7 VIC-specific days. See the full 2026 VIC calendar →
Does VIC substitute public holidays that fall on weekends?
Yes. When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday in VIC, the state government typically gazettes the following Monday as a substitute. The Fair Work Act 2009 (s.115) recognises substitute days, and penalty rates apply on the substitute, not the calendar date.
Is annual leave different in VIC?
No. Annual leave (4 weeks for FT/PT under NES s.87) is identical Australia-wide because it's federal. VIC only differs in the layered entitlements: long service leave (Long Service Leave Act 2018 (VIC)) and the gazetted public holidays calendar.
What law governs long service leave in VIC?
The Long Service Leave Act 2018 (VIC) is the source of LSL entitlements for most Victoria employees. It sits alongside (and is preserved by) the National Employment Standards. Federal awards may include LSL provisions for specific industries (e.g. coal mining, security), in which case those override the state Act.
VIC Methodology

Built on VIC law.

This VIC calculator is built directly from the Long Service Leave Act 2018 (VIC), the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), and current VIC Industrial Relations guidance.

Reviewed by a registered HR practitioner based in Melbourne.

Last reviewed25 Apr 2026
VIC reviewerSarah Reid · Melbourne
Primary actLong Service Leave Act 2018 (VIC)
Federal floorFW Act 2009 (Cth)
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