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Casual Leave Application

A casual leave application is a short letter an employee writes to take one or a few days off for personal matters such as family functions, documentation work or travel. It is usually approved by the reporting manager and debited from the casual leave balance.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

CASUAL LEAVE APPLICATION

Date:
[Date]

To,
[Reporting Manager]
[Designation]
[Department]
[Company Name], [Work Location]

Subject: Application for Casual Leave on [DD/MM/YYYY] [to DD/MM/YYYY]

Dear Sir / Madam,

I request casual leave for [Number] day(s) on [DD/MM/YYYY] [to DD/MM/YYYY] to attend to [a personal matter / a family function / documentation work at a government office].

I have completed or handed over my pending work as follows:

  • [Task / Report] – completed and shared on [Date]
  • [Task / Client follow-up] – handed over to [Colleague Name]
  • Any urgent query can be directed to me on [Mobile Number] between [Time] and [Time].

My current casual leave balance is [Number] days. I will report for duty on [DD/MM/YYYY].

Kindly grant me the leave. Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

[Employee Name]
Employee ID: [Employee ID]
[Designation], [Department]

For Office Use

Casual leave sanctioned[ ] Yes [ ] No
Days debited[Number]
Balance after debit[Number]
Reporting Manager
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Addressed to the reporting manager
  • Subject line naming casual leave and dates
  • Brief purpose without unnecessary personal detail
  • Number of days and rejoining date
  • Work handover or availability by phone
  • Polite closing and employee details

When to use it

  • One or two days of leave for personal work, bank or government office visits
  • Attending a family function or religious ceremony
  • Short, unplanned needs that are not illness
  • Where your company does not have an online leave system

How to customise this template

  1. 1Enter the dates and count only working days
  2. 2Keep the reason to one line
  3. 3Name the colleague handling urgent work
  4. 4Email it if your manager prefers, using the subject line as given

HR tips

  • Check your casual leave balance and any limit on consecutive CL days in the policy
  • Apply at least a day ahead where possible
  • Some policies do not allow CL to be combined with earned leave; check before applying
  • Inform by phone first if the need is same-day, then submit the letter

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Frequently asked questions

How do I write a casual leave application for one day?+

Address your manager, write a subject such as "Casual leave on [date]", state the purpose in one line, mention who will handle urgent work and the date you will return. Sign with your name and employee ID.

How many casual leaves are allowed in a year?+

The number of casual leave days is set by your company policy and applicable state rules, so check your leave policy for the exact entitlement.

Do I need to give a reason for casual leave?+

A brief purpose is usually enough. Casual leave is meant for personal matters, so detailed explanations are not normally required.

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