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Additional leave entitlement for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

In recognition of the Queen’s 70th (Platinum) Jubilee, an additional bank holiday has been announced in 2022.

All staff will be given an additional day of annual leave, in recognition of the additional UK bank holiday on Friday 3 June 2022.

The University will be increase everyone’s annual leave entitlement accordingly and the additional hours will be automatically added to your 2022 entitlement in People and Money to take as and when you wish.

You should request the time off in the normal way, including if you wish to be off on Friday 3 June. If you are employed on a Guaranteed Hours contract your holiday allowance percentage will be increased in 2022 to take account of the additional leave.

In line with our general policy on public/bank holidays, the University will remain open on Friday 3 June.

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