Additional annual leave purchase request form template
Our additional annual leave purchase request form template streamlines the process for employees to request and purchase extra annual leave days efficiently.
- 1 page / 169 words.
- Last updated 10/09/2025.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
Additional annual leave purchase request form
Employee Information
| Name: | |
| Department: | |
| Role: | |
| [Employment start date:] |
Annual Leave Details
| Number of Additional Days to Purchase: |
Payment
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The Additional Annual Leave Purchase Request Form allows employees to apply for extra holiday days beyond their standard entitlement.
This form facilitates the process, ensuring requests are formally documented and reviewed in line with company policy.
By providing a structured method for requesting additional leave, the form supports work-life balance and employee wellbeing. It also helps the organisation manage staffing levels and plan effectively to maintain productivity.
Compliance
Compliance
This Additional annual leave purchase request form template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
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Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes the statutory rights of employees, including entitlements and procedures related to annual leave.
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Working Time Regulations 1998: Entitles full-time employees to a minimum of 5.6 weeks of annual leave, including public holidays.
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Equality Act 2010: Ensures that the process for requesting additional annual leave is non-discriminatory and fair to all employees.
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Best Practice: Clear Policy and Communication: Ensure that the policy for purchasing additional annual leave is clearly documented, communicated to all employees, and applied consistently.
Flowchart
Flowchart
Check which resources should be implemeted before and/or after the Additional annual leave purchase request form template, to understand the workflow.
Opportunity to buy annual leave letter
Our opportunity to buy annual leave letter template helps streamline the introduction of a benefit for purchasing additional annual leave with clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Additional annual leave purchase request form template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise it for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
