The University provides an opportunity for staff to purchase additional holiday. This is on offer again throughout September 2025, with an enhanced provision.

For 2025/26, the provision has been extended to the purchase of up to two weeks, instead of one, subject to specific limitations outlined in the policy. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 30 September, with applications confirmed following line manager approval and the necessary affordability validation checks. Additional holiday will be paid for via a regular monthly deduction, spread in equal instalments across the holiday year.

If you’re interested in purchasing holiday, but not quite sure how much extra you’ll need, or if you miss the September application window, don’t worry – there’ll be another opportunity to apply in March 2026.

The Additional Holiday Policy and Line Manager Guidance, as well as a link to the application form and cost calculator, is available via the Additional Holiday SharePoint page.