The Northern Ireland link was easier to find: > You must take at least four weeks’ holiday a year, so only holiday on top of this can be carried over and then

The Northern Ireland link was easier to find: > You must take at least four weeks’ holiday a year, so only holiday on top of this can be carried over and then only if your employer gives you permission or if this is permitted by your contract of employment. I once had a colleague who was given a letter along the lines of "you still haven't used enough holiday; unless you advise us of your preferred days, you will be on holiday from date X to Y". https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/taking-your-holidays https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/taking-your-holidays