Do delivery drivers get holiday pay?
Only if you have worker status with that platform. Most self-employed couriers do not.
Last checked 12/09/2026.
Generally not. As a self-employed courier you have no statutory holiday entitlement - time off is time you do not earn.
The exception is where a platform has recognised worker status, or offers a scheme that includes holiday pay. Arrangements differ between platforms and have changed over time, so check what applies to the platform you drive for rather than assuming from a headline.
Worker status affects employment rights, not tax. You would still be self-employed for HMRC. Employment status (opens in a new tab).
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