Vacation leave is usually taken by employees of companies for the purpose of travel, rest, relaxation, etc. Many companies offer vacation leaves to cultivate a healthy work-life balance for its employees.

In India, vacation leave may or may not be a separate category of leaves as part of a company’s leave policy. This category of leaves may be paid or unpaid, and may range from a couple of days to as long as a whole month.

Let us see some of the leave application samples that you can use to apply for your next vacation leave.

Vacation Leave Application Sample 1

Subject: Vacation Leave Application

Dear Mr./Ms. {Recipient’s Name},

I hope my mail finds you in the best of health.

I am writing this email to request you to grant me a leave of absence from {start date} to {end date}. As this is the summer vacation time for my children, my family and I are taking a vacation to the US. I would like to avail a part of my allotted paid leaves in this regard.

As I will be travelling, my access to internet and phone may be intermittent. However, I will revert to any calls and communications as and when possible. In the meanwhile, my teammate, Mr./Ms. {enter name} has been authorized to take up any pressing matters in terms of my job duties.

I look forward to your approval.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

Vacation Leave Application Sample 2

Subject: Leave Application for Cousin's Wedding

Dear Mr./Ms. {Recipient’s Name},

I am writing to notify you of my upcoming leave of absence between {start date} and {end date}. As I have to travel to attend the wedding of my close relative, I will be able to resume work from the afternoon of {enter date}.

I have ensured that all my responsibilities are passed on to {enter name}, who reports to me. He/ she is well aware of the ongoing project and will be able to address any tasks related to it, in my absence.

In case of any pressing issue, I will be available at {enter contact number}.

I thank you in advance for your approval of my leave application.

Warm regards,

{Your Name}

Vacation Leave Application Sample 3

Subject: Vacation Leave Application

Dear Mr./Ms. {Recipient’s Name},

Please treat this email as a formal application to request you for a leave of absence for a period of 21 days, starting {start date}. During this time, I will be travelling to visit my family abroad.

As I will be away for quite a while, I have transferred my duties to my associate, Mr./Ms. {enter name}. I have also informed him/her of my emergency contact number, {enter contact number}, in case he/she needs to get in touch with me on an urgent matter related to my deliverables.

I will resume my duties at work on {enter date}.

I look forward to your approval on my request for leave.

Thank you.

Best regards,
{Your Name}

Vacation Leave Application Sample 4

Subject: Vacation Leave Application

Dear Mr./Ms. {Recipient’s Name},

This is to inform you that I am planning to visit my hometown on {date} of this month. I wish to avail 10 days of my paid leaves in this regard.

During this period, {enter name} will be available to take care of any assignment-related queries and emails from the client’s end. I have updated him/her on all the details of the assignment that I am currently deployed on.

I will be available at {enter contact details}, in case you or anyone else, feel the need to get in touch on any matter. I will be back to work on {date} morning.

I would be grateful if you consider my request affirmatively.

Sincerely,
{Your Name}

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