Easter bank holidays 2024

Some of you need to start thinking about the Easter bank holidays!

Keep reading if your holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March AND you only give the statutory minimum annual leave entitlement (20 days + bank holidays).

In 2024, the Easter bank holidays fall on 29 March and 1 April 2024.

So, if your holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March, the bank holidays are in separate two holiday years.

This means that there are nine bank holidays in the current holiday year (excluding the extra one we had in 2023 for the King’s Coronation), but only seven in the next holiday year.

So, your employees will be short of one annual leave day, putting them under the statutory minimum.

You therefore have the following options:

Do nothing! If any employee becomes aware / raises this as an issue, you will need to give them an additional day of holiday (rather than face a tribunal claim), or
Increase their annual leave entitlement by one day in the 2024/25 holiday year, so that full-time employees receive 21 days plus seven bank holidays

If your employment contracts say that annual leave entitlement is 28 days inclusive of all bank holidays, your contract wording already covers the issue, so you just need to honour that wording to ensure that your workers still receive 28 days in both holiday years.

NB If you offer above the statutory minimum leave entitlement, or your holiday year is not 1 April to 31 March, you do NOT need to take any action.

If you require any further information, please do let us know.

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 15/09/2023
 
 
 
 
     It has been great working with Gap HR, their guidance has helped immensely with the day to day running of the business.  The whole team are extremely responsive and knowledgeable which makes the experience a pleasurable one.
     
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 27/06/2023
 
 
 
 
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 06/06/2023
 
 
 
 
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 11/01/2023

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Nick Jobson

05/12/2023

I absolutely enjoyed my recent experience working with Gap HR. There are several aspects of their service that stood out to me. Firstly, their responsiveness is truly remarkable. Gap HR consistently demonstrated the fastest response time to all our communications, which not only streamlined our processes but also instilled a sense of confidence in their support. Secondly, their expertise in HR solutions for medium and small businesses is unparalleled. Gap HR's in-depth knowledge and experience in this niche are highly valuable. Their ability to navigate the complexities of HR for smaller enterprises is a significant asset and brings peace of mind. Lastly, the team at Gap HR is an absolute pleasure to work with. Their caring and dedicated approach goes beyond the ordinary, making them not just service providers, but trusted partners. They bring a level of commitment that is truly exceptional, and it's evident that they genuinely care about the success and well-being of their clients. In summary, Gap HR has become our first and foremost point of contact for any employment law support. Their combination of responsiveness, expertise, and unwavering dedication makes them an invaluable resource in the realm of HR and employment law.

Alisa Tolmaciova

07/11/2023

I work for a local council and we began working with Gap HR a few months ago. I have found them an absolute pleasure to work with - very responsive, thorough and knowledgeable. Above all I feel that I am working with a friendly and empathic team who understand our needs and are dedicated to helping us achieve what we need to achieve. I am very grateful to have their support.

Claire Bird

11/10/2023

GAP HR has been supporting our business for a while now and they are very helpful and thorough in everything they assist us with, from the small to big issues. Great company to support your business. All staff are friendly and on point with all the knowledge they share. Thank you GAP-HR

Neath Afan Gymnastics And Activities

15/09/2023

It has been great working with Gap HR, their guidance has helped immensely with the day to day running of the business. The whole team are extremely responsive and knowledgeable which makes the experience a pleasurable one.

Will Cairns

27/06/2023

Great support from the whole team. The knowledge, advice and support that Gap HR give is second to none. They give me the confidence to know that i am doing the right thing. 👍

Jeff Wicks

06/06/2023

We are really delighted to have hooked up with Gap HR Services Limited – the team interpreted our brief perfectly and their advice and assistance was delivered in both a pragmatic and professional way. A big THANK YOU to both Carolyne and Cathy who steered us through the legislation with a best practice and smart approach. Gap HR’s sense of urgency in fulfilment and delivery matched our own so we can do nothing but positively recommend the team for your HR needs.

BCAS Ltd

28/04/2023

We receive excellent advice and service from the team at Gap. Professional, but helpful with any question big or small. They save us from many hours of debating if we should do x or y - just email Gap is the answer, which makes it easy for us and minimises mistakes - thank you Gap HR!

Jacqueline Shields

24/04/2023

Brilliant company and I highly recommend their services, professional HR services.

Robert Creer

13/01/2023

I have been using GapHR for many years and find them a great company to work with. All of the team I have worked with are very professional and experienced in many areas. I would highly recommend using GapHR as there services are fantastic.

Tommy Fisher

11/01/2023

Easter bank holidays 2024 – action required

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