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Best days to take annual leave in UK — Northern Ireland in 2028

Use public holidays and weekends to stretch your 2028 annual leave further. Below are the highest-value date combinations and the exact workdays to request.

Coverage & rules note: Bank holidays for Northern Ireland. Always confirm statutory leave entitlement, bank closures and replacement days with official/local sources and your employer.

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Top 2028 leave combinations for UK — Northern Ireland

Each recommendation below is a standalone break option assuming a Monday–Friday workweek (Saturday–Sunday rest days). Open the interactive planner above to build a combined non-overlapping annual schedule, switch workweek patterns, or export a .ics calendar file.

1 leave day → 5 consecutive days off

13 Apr 2028 – 17 Apr 2028

5.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 2 workday public holidays 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 13 Apr 2028. Return to work: 18 Apr 2028.

Holidays used: Good Friday (14 Apr 2028); Easter Monday (17 Apr 2028).

1 leave day → 5 consecutive days off

22 Dec 2028 – 26 Dec 2028

5.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 2 workday public holidays 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 22 Dec 2028. Return to work: 27 Dec 2028.

Holidays used: Christmas Day (25 Dec 2028); Boxing Day (26 Dec 2028).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

31 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun) Leave year: 1 in 2027

Request leave on: 31 Dec 2027. Return to work: 4 Jan 2028.

Holidays used: New Year's Day (substitute day) (3 Jan 2028).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

29 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun) Leave year: 1 in 2028

Request leave on: 29 Dec 2028. Return to work: 2 Jan 2029.

Holidays used: New Year's Day (1 Jan 2029).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

16 Mar 2028 – 19 Mar 2028

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 16 Mar 2028. Return to work: 20 Mar 2028.

Holidays used: St Patrick's Day (17 Mar 2028).

1 leave day → 4 consecutive days off

28 Apr 2028 – 1 May 2028

4.00×multiplier
Book 1 leave day 1 workday public holiday 2 weekend days (Sat–Sun)

Request leave on: 28 Apr 2028. Return to work: 2 May 2028.

Holidays used: Early May bank holiday (1 May 2028).

2028 public holidays in UK — Northern Ireland

These 10 public-holiday dates feed the 2028 optimization above.

UK — Northern Ireland · 2028 public holidays
DateDayHolidaySaves a Mon–Fri workday?
3 Jan 2028MondayNew Year's Day (substitute day)Yes — weekday (if off work)
17 Mar 2028FridaySt Patrick's DayYes — weekday (if off work)
14 Apr 2028FridayGood FridayYes — weekday (if off work)
17 Apr 2028MondayEaster MondayYes — weekday (if off work)
1 May 2028MondayEarly May bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
29 May 2028MondaySpring bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
12 Jul 2028WednesdayBattle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day)Yes — weekday (if off work)
28 Aug 2028MondaySummer bank holidayYes — weekday (if off work)
25 Dec 2028MondayChristmas DayYes — weekday (if off work)
26 Dec 2028TuesdayBoxing DayYes — weekday (if off work)

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