Absence, Leave and Holiday Entitlement: Quick Facts

All workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday per year (28 days for employees working five or more days per week, pro rata for part-time workers). Holidays

Once teachers have worked their required days/hours, the rest of the year is regarded as the time when holiday can be takenTeachers can generally regard any time when school is not in session as paid holiday. Teachers’ Holiday Entitlement

Non-teachers’ holiday entitlement must be set out in their contract of employment or letter of engagement. Non-teachers’ Holiday Entitlement

Retainers are sometimes paid to staff who do not work during the school holidays. Retainers