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Letter Requesting Annual Leave - Template, Sample Form Pro · IE-law

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The Letter Requesting Annual Leave is organised into sections covering Purpose of this Letter, Dates Requested, Leave Entitlement, Reasons for Leave, Continuity of Work, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Date: ________

Re: Request for Annual Leave pursuant to the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997



Dear ________,

I hope this letter finds you well.

§1. Purpose of this Letter. I am writing in my capacity as ________ to formally request a period of annual leave, in accordance with my entitlements under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 (as amended) and the terms of my contract of employment dated ________.

§2. Dates Requested. I respectfully request annual leave for the following period: from ________ until ________ (inclusive), with my anticipated date of return to work being ________.

§3. Leave Entitlement. As of the date of this letter, I have accrued ________ (________) days of annual leave entitlement in respect of the leave year ________. The number of days requested by way of this application is ________.

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§5. Continuity of Work. I have discussed taking this period of leave with my colleagues and am confident that my responsibilities can be managed in my absence. In particular, my colleague ________ has kindly agreed to assume responsibility for the following tasks during my absence:

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§6. Handover Arrangements. Following approval of this request, I will prepare and consolidate a comprehensive work plan with ________ and will make all relevant materials, files and resources available to facilitate a seamless handover prior to my departure.

§7. Contact During Leave. While I anticipate being relieved of my duties during the above period, I will, in the event of a genuine emergency, remain contactable by email at ________ and by telephone at ________. For the avoidance of doubt, this availability is offered as a courtesy and is without prejudice to my statutory entitlement to rest and to be fully relieved from work during my annual leave.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this request. I look forward to your response.


Yours sincerely,




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