Related guide: Read our military leave calculator guide for a fuller explanation of how leave works before PCS, ETS, and deployment.
What is military leave?
Military leave is the paid time off service members can earn while on active duty. Most members earn annual leave at a rate of 2.5 days per month, which adds up to 30 days per year. This leave is often used for travel, rest, PCS transitions, or planned time off before ETS.
Why this tool matters
Many service members search for terms like “military leave calculator,” “leave balance calculator,” or “how many leave days do I have left?” before a PCS, deployment, or separation. This page is designed to give a quick planning estimate and help people understand how leave accrues over time.
How to use it
- Enter your current leave balance.
- Input leave already used this year.
- Select months remaining in the year.
- Review the projected balance and plan ahead.