Leave Application Generator
Write a clear leave application for work or school — sick, casual, vacation or emergency — in the right format.
What the generated application covers
Fill in your name, your manager's name, the first and last dates of leave, the reason and the colleague covering for you. The tool writes a short request: the dates, the reason, who will handle urgent matters, a promise to finish pending work, and a polite close.
It doesn't add a subject line, the number of days or the date you will be back. Add all three when you send it. A manager approving leave on a phone reads the subject line first:
Subject: Leave request, 23–27 Nov 2026 (5 working days), [Your Name]
Write the reason in a few words. "A family wedding", "a planned medical procedure" or "personal reasons" is enough. The application asks for approval, so it doesn't need to justify itself at length.
Counting the days you are asking for
Leave dates are inclusive: the first and the last day both count. Leave from Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November 2026 is 5 working days, and you are back on Monday 30 November. Say the return date in the application, because it is the date your team actually plans around.
Leave that touches a weekend needs a little care. From Monday 14 to Friday 18 December 2026 is 5 working days with the weekend after it, so you return on Monday 21 December. If you ask for Friday to Monday instead, check your policy: some employers count the weekend in between as leave, others don't.
For a half day, say which half and give the time you will leave or arrive: "the afternoon of Wednesday 11 November, from 1 pm".
Matching the request to the type of leave
| Leave type | When to send it | What to add |
|---|---|---|
| Planned or vacation leave | As early as your policy asks, before booking travel | Handover plan and whether you will check messages |
| Casual leave | Before the day, even if only by a day | Nothing beyond the date and a short reason |
| Sick leave | Tell your manager before your shift, send the application on your return | The dates you were off, and a medical certificate if your policy asks for one |
| Emergency leave | Call or message first, put it in writing as soon as you can | That you will confirm the return date once you know it |
| School leave | Before the absence, or on the first day back | The student's class and section, signed by a parent |
Check your leave balance before applying. A request that exceeds it may be approved as unpaid leave, and it is better to say so in the application than to find out on your payslip.
Sample: leave application to a school
The generator is written for work. For a child's absence from school, the letter goes from the parent to the class teacher or principal and must identify the student. Replace everything in [BRACKETS].
How to use this tool
- 1Fill in the fields in the form.
- 2Watch the document preview update live.
- 3Click Print / Save as PDF, or copy the text.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for leave after I've already taken it?+
Yes, for sudden illness or an emergency. Let your manager know by phone or message before your shift starts, then send the written application on the day you return, covering the exact dates you were away. For planned leave, applying afterwards usually means it may be treated as unauthorised.
What if my leave request is rejected?+
Ask for the reason and whether different dates would work. If the dates can't move, for example because of a family event, say so and offer a fuller handover or to be reachable for urgent questions. Keep the reply in writing either way.
How do I write a leave application for one day?+
Use the same form and enter the same date in both the start and end fields. Mention in the subject line that it is one day, and say whether it is a full day or a half day.
Who should the application be addressed to?+
To the person who approves your leave, usually your direct manager. Copy HR only if your workplace asks for it. For school, address the class teacher for short absences and the principal for longer ones, unless the school has a set rule.
Embed this tool on your website
Free to use on blogs, school sites and intranets. Paste this code into your page's HTML; please keep the credit line.
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