From 6 April 2026, UK employers must keep holiday pay and annual leave records for 6 years or face criminal penalties. Here's what small businesses need to know. Holiday Pay Records Are Now a Legal Requirement. Is Your Business Compliant? Most small business owners had no idea this was coming. That's not negligence, it's just the reality of running a business while employment law changes around you. From 6th April 2026, a new legal duty came into force requiring UK employer