Leave HackerGuidesPlan my yearTwelfth of July 2028: book 4 days, get 9 off
Twelfth of July 2028 is Wednesday 12 July 2028, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland. Book Mon 10 to Tue 11 Jul for 5 days off, or 4 days (Mon 10 to Tue 11 Jul and Thu 13 to Fri 14 Jul) for 9 days off in a row: Saturday 8 July to Sunday 16 July 2028.
Twelfth of July 2028
| Bank holiday | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Battle of the Boyne | Wed 12 Jul |
Twelfth of July is Wednesday 12 July 2028, a bank holiday in Northern Ireland only.
Twelfth of July 2028: Wednesday 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 2 days, get 5 off
Book 4 days, get 9 off
| Days of leave | Days off | Days to book | Off from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | Mon 10 to Tue 11 Jul | 8 to 12 Jul |
| 3 | 6 | Fri 7 Jul and Mon 10 to Tue 11 Jul | 7 to 12 Jul |
| 4 | 9 | Mon 10 to Tue 11 Jul and Thu 13 to Fri 14 Jul | 8 to 16 Jul |
| 5 | 10 | Fri 7 Jul, Mon 10 to Tue 11 Jul and Thu 13 to Fri 14 Jul | 7 to 16 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 2028 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 2028. 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 Saturday 1 July 2028 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 Wednesday 5 July for this break. Wait for a yes before you book flights. Can my employer refuse?
Hi, could I book annual leave on Mon 10 Jul, Tue 11 Jul, Thu 13 Jul and Fri 14 Jul? That's 4 days, and I'd be off from Sat 8 Jul to Sun 16 Jul. Thanks!
How to ask for annual leave, with more ways to put it.
Questions
When is Twelfth of July 2028?
Wednesday 12 July 2028. 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 2028?
Book Mon 10 to Tue 11 Jul and Thu 13 to Fri 14 Jul: 4 days of leave. You're off Saturday 8 July to Sunday 16 July 2028.
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.