How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work (letter of absence) with samples

How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work (letter of absence) with samples

Have you ever wanted to attend to a personal matter but could not do so due to work? How do you request permission to be excused from work? You'll be relieved to learn that there is a way to formalize your request to your employer. The best way to present your request is with a letter of permission to be absent from work. Here's how to draft one.

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A letter of permission to be absent from work is an official letter. Therefore, it should have the format of a formal letter. You should also use an official tone, appropriate grammar, and correct punctuation. Please note that your employer can deny your request for permission to be absent from work, depending on your reason.

How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work

You should write an absence from work request letter to your immediate supervisor, head of the department, or even the Human Resources Department. Some workplaces may require you to send copies of your letter to two or more people. It would help if you learned your company's policies and addressed your letter to the right person.

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Format for witting a permission letter from work

The letter of request to be absent from work follows different formal formats, depending on your position at the company. You should use a structure that aligns with your company's leave of absence policy. For instance, some companies accept short, simple layouts, while others require detailed letters. Here is how to format your letter:

The format for a detailed permission letter

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Examples of letters of permission to be absent from work. Photo: pexels.com, @Anna Shvets
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Some reasons require you to write a detailed letter of absence. For instance, you must explain yourself more if you need a few days or weeks off work. Here is the format for a detailed permission letter:

  • Your name: Write your full official name.
  • Your contacts: Write your official phone number and work email (if necessary).
  • Date: Write the date you are writing the letter.
  • The recipient: Write the recipient's title, e.g., the Human Resources Department.
  • The institute's name: Your company's name.
  • The institute's address: Your company's box office address.
  • Opening salutation: Use a formal greeting, "Dear Sir/Madam," or the recipient's name
  • Subject: State the letter's objective (It should be a single-line heading, underlined, or bolded.).
  • Body: Explain why you want to be absent and a request for permission.
  • Closing salutation: End your letter with yours sincerely.
  • Signature: Sign the letter.
  • Your name: Write your full official name.
  • Your job description: Provide your position at work and department.

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How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work due to illness. Photo: pexels.com, @Ketut Subiyanto
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A sample of a detailed permission letter

If you want to miss work for many days or weeks, you should send your letter early enough for the manager to consider your request and organize your team to fill in for you. Below is a sample of a detailed letter of permission to be absent from work due to illness:

From,Esma Diem (Phone number)(Email address) May 24, 2023.To,The Head of Human ResourcesFinamiami Constructors Ltd.P.O. Box 123456,Accra, Ghana.Dear Eng. Danquah Kwadwo,RE: REQUEST TO BE ABSENT FROM WORK TO KNEE INJURYI am seeking permission to be absent from work from May 1, 2023, to May 12, 2023. The purpose is to seek medical care for my knee injury. As you already know, I had an accident at the Kumasi construction site on April 23, 2023. I have been attending daily evening medical checkups but have not experienced satisfactory improvement. My doctor requested I attend a new C.T. scan of the bones on May 2, 2023, to examine the damage in my bones, lesions, fractures, or other problems. I may not be able to return to work for about two weeks if the C.T. scan report requires me to undergo surgery. Please find my doctor's reports attached to this letter. I will appreciate your authorization and suggestions regarding how I can collaborate with my team during my off days. Yours sincerely,(Signature)Esma Diem, Senior crane operator,Engineering Department

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The format for a short permission letter

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How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work for a day. Photo: pexels.com, @Greta Hoffman
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Your manager can accept a short letter of absence from work on short notice if the employee has an emergency or any situation that requires urgent attention. Here is the format for a short permission letter:

  • Date: Write the date you are writing the letter.
  • The recipient: Write the title of your addressee e,g., the Marketing Department.
  • The company's name: Write your company's name.
  • The company's address: Write your company's box office address.
  • Salutation: Use "Dear Sir/Madam" or the recipient’s name
  • Subject: It should be an underlined and bolded single-line heading.
  • Body: Provide reasons for wanting to be absent from work and seek permission.
  • Closing salutation: End your letter with yours sincerely.
  • Signature: Sign the letter.
  • Your name: Write your full official name.
  • Job description: Provide your department and job position.

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A short permission letter sample

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Most workers write short letters when requesting a few hours or a day off work. Here is a sample of a short letter of permission to be absent from work for a day:

October 16, 2022Head of Accounting and Finance,BestExperts Technologies Ltd,P.O. Box 123456,Tema, Ghana.Dear Mr. Afi Ashantay,RE: PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT FROM WORKI would like to request an off day on October 17, 2022. I will be accompanying my daughters to their new school for admission. In case of anything, I will be available on call. Thank you so much for your consideration. Yours sincerely, (Signature) Bubune Morowa Serwa, Junior Accountant, Accounting and Finance Department.

Sample letters of permission to be absent from work

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How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work for a day. Photo: unsplash.com, @aaronburden
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Checking a sample of permission letter to be absent from work can help you sharpen your skills. The way to present your excuse can persuade your boss to give you time off even if you do not have an urgent situation. Below is a list of permission letter samples.

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1. Letter of permission to be absent from work for a funeral

You can request leave from work to participate in a funeral. Writing a letter explaining a loved one has passed on can be overwhelming. The following funeral excuse sample letter can give you an idea about what to write.

June 4, 2023,The Principal,SereneLight High School.P.o. Box 123456,Madarasa, Kumasi, Ghana.Dear Madam Agyei Kojo,RE: LEAVE APPLICATION FOR ATTENDING A FUNERALI would like to inform you that my relative/friend passed away recently. Therefore, I request the company to grant me a leave for two days, from April 5, 2023, to April 6, 2023, to attend the burial. I shall join the office on April 7, 2023.I will be very thankful to you for this request. Yours sincerely, (Signature) Mr. Coblah Botwe, Chemistry and Biology Teacher Science Department

2. Letter of permission to be absent from work to attend a wedding

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If you want to attend a wedding that coincides with your work schedule, the sample letter below will help you write one:

(Date)(The manager)(Organization's name)(Organization's address)Dear Sir/Madam,RE: LEAVE APPLICATION TO ATTEND A WEDDINGI am requesting a two-day leave of absence from (the date) to (the date) because I need to attend a wedding. I will return to work on (the date).Please let me know if I can assist when I am away. Yours sincerely,(Your official name)(Your job description)(Your contact number)(Your email)

3. A sample of a permission letter to be absent from work to do an exam

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How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work. Photo: pexels.com, @Karolina Grabowska
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You can advance your education while working because you can request your company for off days when you have exams. How do you write a letter of absence for an exam? The format is similar to any other letter of absence from work. Here's an example of how to write a leave application for school:

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(Your official name)(Your job description)(Your contact number)(Your email)(Date)(The manager)(Institute's name)(Institute's address)RE: LEAVE APPLICATION FOR ONE DAYDear Sir/Madam,I request you to kindly grant me one day leave from my duty as I have to attend my school exam (the date). I would be most humble to you if you accept my request. Thank you.Yours sincerely,(Your signature)(Your official name)

4. How do I write a letter of permission to travel?

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How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work for a day. Photo: pexels.com, @Monstera
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You can write a permission letter when traveling within or outside the country. Your letter should state your tour destination or occasion, among other things. Please remember that your purpose for the trip should be sensible. Here is a sample letter of permission to travel:

(Date)(The manager)(Institute's name)(Institute's address)Dear Sir/Madam,RE: PERMISSION TO BE ABSENT FROM WORKI am writing to request permission to be absent from work for two weeks from (the date) to (the date) to attend an event. I will be away for 14 days and promise to return to work on (the date). In the meantime, I have assigned all my work responsibilities to my assistant (mention the person's name). She can call or email me in case of any challenges.Thank you for being so considerate.Yours sincerely,(Your signature)(Your official name)

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5. Sample letter for requesting permission to conduct a research

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Are you heading somewhere to conduct research that is beneficial for the company? Here's a sample to help you seek off days from your boss:

(Date)(The manager)(Institute's name)(Institute's address)RE: PERMISSION TO CONDUCT RESEARCHDear Sir/Madam,In partial fulfillment of our laboratory’s policies that require technicians to have a research profile by their second year at the company, I would like to ask for permission to carry out a study on the (state the reason). The course will begin on (the date) and end on (the date). I will much appreciate your permission to conduct the research.Yours sincerely,(Signature)(Your name)(Your job description)(Your contact number)

6. Letter of permission to be absent from work due to illness

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You can write a letter of permission to be absent from work if you have doctor's appointments, family or personal illness, family emergency, child care, or mental and health challenges. Here is a sample to learn from:

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From,Julius Mkumu,Pastry Chef,January 15, 2023.To,The Head Chef,Marine Hotels,P.O. Box 123456,Winneba, Ghana.Dear Mr. Mamboleo Muzima,RE: PERMISSION TO CONDUCT DUE TO ILLNESSMy son's fever has been feeling unwell since yesterday evening. We rushed him to the nearest hospital early in the morning. His doctor has recommended he should be admitted to the hospital for a week. Since I have to attend to him, please allow me to report at work at 12:45 pm instead of the usual 9:00 am reporting time this week. I am available on call and email in case of anything.Yours sincerely,Mr. Julius Mkumu.

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You may have noticed from samples in this article that the key elements of a letter of permission to be absent from work are:

  • Your official name.
  • Your job description or title.
  • The date you are writing the letter.
  • The title of the manager or the department.
  • The company's name.
  • The box office address.
  • An opening salutation (the manager's name or "Dear Sir/Madam).
  • The subject or heading (It should be an underlined and bolded single-line heading.).
  • The body where you explain your reasons and ask to be excused from work.
  • A closing salutation (Yours sincerely).
  • Your official name.

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You can ignore or add your signature, email, phone number, and job description to the letter, depending on how your company wants you to present your letter of absence.

How do you write a letter of permission to be absent from work?

You can write a letter of permission to be absent from work for a few days to the date you need to be excused from work. It allows your manager to plan who should get an off day and when because your colleagues might have also requested off days. Here are some tips to help you write a convincing letter of permission from work:

  • It should be a formal letter.
  • You must include strong reasons for wanting to be excused from work.
  • You should include your departure date and return date to work.
  • You should maintain a professional tone when writing the letter.
  • You should address it to the right recipient, e.g., your immediate manager, department head, or the Human Resources Department.

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How to write a letter of permission to be absent from work to attend a wedding. Photo: pexels.com, @Ono Kosuki
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What is a good reason to request a day off work?

Any unforeseen circumstance that requires your attention is among the best last-minute excuses to miss work. Common situations that make people as for off days on short notice include doctor's appointments, family or personal illness, family emergency, child care, mental and health challenges, death of a loved one, and household problems.

Can I take a day off work for personal reasons?

You can take a day off work for personal reasons but ensure you have your boss' permission. You should write an apology letter for missing work if you did not ask for permission prior. Your boss also expects a reasonable excuse.

A letter of permission to be absent from work is a request for a leave of absence. Keep it brief and to the point when writing it. Also, use proper grammar and a professional tone to persuade the recipient to grant your request.

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Yen.com.gh explained how to write a school leave application. It is a formal request for permission to take time off from regular classes.

When school becomes overwhelming, or you have sensible reasons to take a break from your studies, you can seek permission through a letter. A parent or guardian can also write a school leave application on behalf of the student.

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