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}
