United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Complete guide to Northern Ireland employee leave entitlements. Different bank holidays and some variations from England.
28
Annual leave
10
Public holidays
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 28
Calculation: 5.6 weeks, can include bank holidays
Pro-rata: Pro-rata for part-time workers
Carryover: Up to 8 days can be carried over
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: £116.75 per week (2024-25)
Eligibility: Earn at least £123/week, Ill for 4+ consecutive days
Parental leave
Maternity: 52 weeks
Paternity: 2 weeks
Shared leave: Up to 50 weeks
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Unpaid Parental Leave: 18 weeks per child (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for at least 2 years
Penalties: Industrial Tribunal claims for statutory rights breaches
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
St Patrick's Day: 2025-03-17
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Easter Monday: 2025-04-21
Early May Bank Holiday: 2025-05-05
Spring Bank Holiday: 2025-05-26
Frequently asked questions
What extra bank holidays does Northern Ireland have?
Northern Ireland has 10 bank holidays compared to England's 8, including St Patrick's Day (March 17) and the Battle of the Boyne/Orangemen's Day (July 12).
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