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title: "How do I change the Holiday Rate Period when calculating the average holiday pay?"
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# How do I change the Holiday Rate Period when calculating the average holiday pay?

This guide explains how to change the Holiday Rate Period to "Weeks" for accurate average holiday pay calculations. Using "Weeks" ensures that contractual hours and pay are correctly allocated to each week of employment.

## **Steps:**

1. Navigate to the **Employers** window. Go to **Cintra iQ**: Payroll > Payroll Setup > Employer Setup > Employers definition window
2. Double-click the desired **Employer** definition. The company's window appears.
3. Select the **PAYE & Payrolls** tab.
4. Double-click the desired payroll entry within **Payrolls associated with the selected PAYE Scheme**.

The **Payroll** window appears.
5. Select the **Additional Settings** tab.
6. Navigate to the **Holiday Pay Rate Calculation Settings** section.
7. For the Holiday Rate Period select: **Weeks**.
8. For the Periods Required type **52**.

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## **Why this change is important?**

Using a "Weeks" based calculation ensures accurate allocation of pay and hours for employees, especially those who start employment mid-period.