How much annual leave does royal mail give
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, offers its employees a certain amount of annual leave, which varies depending on their length of service and grade. Here is a general breakdown of the annual leave entitlement for Royal Mail employees:
- New starters (0-2 years of service): 20 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employees with 2-5 years of service: 22 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employees with 5-10 years of service: 24 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employees with 10-20 years of service: 26 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employees with 20+ years of service: 28 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays
In addition to their annual leave entitlement, Royal Mail employees also receive 8 bank holidays per year, which are in addition to their annual leave. These bank holidays are:
- New Year's Day (January 1st)
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May)
- Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)
- Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August)
- Christmas Day (December 25th)
- Boxing Day (December 26th)
It's worth noting that Royal Mail employees may also be entitled to take additional days off for certain circumstances, such as:
- Maternity leave: up to 52 weeks' leave, with the option to take up to 39 weeks' leave at full pay and 13 weeks' leave at half pay
- Paternity leave: up to 2 weeks' leave at full pay
- Adoption leave: up to 52 weeks' leave, with the option to take up to 39 weeks' leave at full pay and 13 weeks' leave at half pay
- Shared parental leave: up to 52 weeks' leave, with the option to take up to 39 weeks' leave at full pay and 13 weeks' leave at half pay
- Bereavement leave: up to 3 days' leave, with the option to take up to 2 weeks' leave in exceptional circumstances
It's always best to check with your employer or HR department for specific details on your annual leave entitlement and any additional leave you may be eligible for.