Annual leave

Find out the amount of annual leave (annual holidays) you can get, how to apply for it and how much you'll get paid. Learn how to trade in your annual leave for cash and take unpaid leave.

  • Taking annual leave

    In general, you can take annual leave (annual holidays) at any time that is agreed between you and your employer.

  • How much annual leave you get

    All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual leave (annual holidays) for each year they have worked for their employer.

  • How much you’ll be paid on annual leave

    Your annual leave (annual holidays) is paid at the rate of the greater of your ordinary weekly pay and average weekly earnings.

  • Trading in annual leave for cash

    You can ask to swap up to 1 week of your annual leave (annual holidays) for cash each year.

  • Taking unpaid leave

    You can take unpaid leave if your employer agrees to it. The agreement should be recorded in writing.

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