Holiday Entitlement Blog

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Your Holiday Rights at Work: What UK Employers Must Provide in 2026

Too many UK workers are being short-changed on holiday. Full-time, part-time, zero-hours -- the law guarantees you 5.6 weeks. Here's what that actually means, how pro-rata works, and what to do if your employer isn't delivering.

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Carrying Over Annual Leave: UK Rules Explained

"Use it or lose it" isn't the whole story. The carry-over rules are more complex than most employers let on, and sickness, maternity, and employer obstruction all create legal rights to roll holiday forward.

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Bank Holidays and Your Annual Leave: How It Really Works

You do NOT have an automatic right to bank holidays off. That surprises a lot of people. Here's what the law actually says, how it affects your 28 days, and what to check in your contract.

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