Leave HackerGuidesPlan my yearTwelfth of July 2027: book 4 days, get 9 off
Twelfth of July 2027 is Monday 12 July 2027, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. Book Fri 9 Jul for 4 days off, or 4 days (Tue 13 to Fri 16 Jul) for 9 days off in a row: Saturday 10 July to Sunday 18 July 2027.
Twelfth of July 2027
| Bank holiday | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Battle of the Boyne | Mon 12 Jul |
Twelfth of July is Monday 12 July 2027, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland only.
Twelfth of July 2027: Monday 12 July
gov.uk lists it as the Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day). Some employers close around it and ask staff to use leave for the days, so check your holiday calendar before you plan.
Book 1 day, get 4 off
Book 4 days, get 9 off
| Days of leave | Days off | Days to book | Off from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Fri 9 Jul | 9 to 12 Jul |
| 2 | 5 | Thu 8 to Fri 9 Jul | 8 to 12 Jul |
| 3 | 6 | Wed 7 to Fri 9 Jul | 7 to 12 Jul |
| 4 | 9 | Tue 13 to Fri 16 Jul | 10 to 18 Jul |
| 5 | 10 | Mon 5 to Fri 9 Jul | 3 to 12 Jul |
Open “book 4 days, get 9 off” in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Book it before your colleagues do
Twelfth of July 2027 is quieter than Easter or Christmas, but your employer can still turn down a request when too many of the team are away, so it's worth asking early.
- Ask as soon as your leave year opens. If it runs January to December, that's the start of January 2027. Lots of people plan their year then, so the popular weeks can go quickly.
- The legal minimum. Unless your contract sets its own rules, you have to give notice of twice the leave you want plus a day. For these 4 days that means asking by Sunday 4 July 2027 at the latest. How notice works.
- When they can say no. Your employer can refuse or cancel leave, but they must tell you at least the length of the leave plus a day beforehand: by Thursday 8 July for this break. Wait for a yes before you book flights. Can my employer refuse?
Hi, could I book annual leave on Tue 13 Jul, Wed 14 Jul, Thu 15 Jul and Fri 16 Jul? That's 4 days, and I'd be off from Sat 10 Jul to Sun 18 Jul. Thanks!
How to ask for annual leave, with more ways to put it.
Questions
When is Twelfth of July 2027?
Monday 12 July 2027. It's a bank holiday in Northern Ireland, not in the rest of the UK.
How do I get 9 days off around Twelfth of July 2027?
Book Tue 13 to Fri 16 Jul: 4 days of leave. You're off Saturday 10 July to Sunday 18 July 2027.
Is the Twelfth a bank holiday?
Yes, in Northern Ireland only. gov.uk calls it the Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen’s Day). As with every bank holiday, employers don't have to give it as paid leave, so your contract decides.
Can my employer make me take leave over the Twelfth?
Yes, if they give you notice of at least twice the leave they want you to take (unless your contract says otherwise). More on shutdowns.