Subject: Leave request — [dates, e.g. 21–23 July]
Dear [Manager's Name],
I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] ([number] working days) due to [reason, e.g. a family function / medical reasons]. I will resume work on [return date].
I have briefed [colleague's name] on my ongoing tasks, and the [deliverable, e.g. weekly report] will be submitted before I leave. I will remain reachable on [phone] for anything urgent.
Kindly approve my leave for these dates.
Thank you, [Your Name] [Designation] · [Employee ID]