26. Public & Bank Holidays.
26.1. This policy outlines the approach of Architecture North Ltd (hereafter referred to as "the Company") regarding public and bank holidays in the United Kingdom.
26.2. The public/bank holidays each year are:
(a). New Year’s Day
(b). Good Friday
(c). Easter Monday
(d). The First Monday in May
(e). The Last Monday in May
(f). The Last Monday in August
(g). Christmas Day
(h). Boxing Day
26.3. The policy covers eligibility for paid time off on public/bank holidays, the procedure for requesting holiday leave, and the treatment of public/bank holidays that fall on non-working days.
26.4. All full-time and part-time employees of the Company, are eligible for paid time off on recognised UK public and bank holidays if the employee submits a leave request.
26.5. Eligibility for public/bank holidays is subject to the terms and conditions of individual employment contracts and relevant legal regulations.
26.6. Employees are required to submit requests for public/bank holiday leave through Architecture North Ltd Leave Request Form: https://www.architecturenorth.co.uk/employees-area/leave-request
26.7. Requests should be submitted in line with the annual leave request notice period.
26.8. The Company will consider all requests on a case-by-case basis, balancing the needs of the business with employee preferences.
26.9. If a recognised public/bank holiday falls on a day when an employee does not typically work (e.g., weekends or other non-working days), the Company may, at its discretion, designate an alternative day off or offer additional paid leave in lieu.
26.10. The specific arrangements for public/bank holidays on non-working days will be communicated to employees in advance.
26.11. Temporary and contract employees are not entitled to paid time off on recognised public/bank holidays.