docs.templates.holiday-request.name

Dear [Employer Name],

 

RE: Request for annual leave

Working Time Regulations 1998

 

I am writing to formally request annual leave as follows:

 

HOLIDAY DETAILS

Start date: [Start Date]

End date: [End Date]

Total days requested: [Total Number of Working Days]

Return to work date: [Return to Work Date]

 

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, all workers are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave per leave year (equivalent to 28 days for a full-time worker). I confirm that I have sufficient holiday entitlement remaining to cover this request.

 

I will ensure that all my current work is up to date or appropriately handed over before my departure. Please let me know if there are any arrangements I should make to cover my duties during my absence.

 

I would be grateful if you could confirm approval of this request at your earliest convenience so that I may make the necessary arrangements.

 

Thank you for your consideration.

 

 

NOTE: This is a template for guidance only. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, employers may require workers to take holiday at specific times (e.g. Christmas shutdown) and may set notice periods for holiday requests. Check your employment contract or staff handbook for your employer's specific holiday policy. Employers must give at least the same amount of notice as the holiday requested if they refuse. Seek advice from ACAS (0300 123 1100) if you encounter issues with holiday entitlement.