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Leave Request Form

A leave request form makes approvals faster and keeps a clear record for payroll and planning. This free template collects the leave type, start date, end date, total days, reason and the cover arrangement, so managers have everything they need to approve with one look.

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What is inside this template

Ready-made questions you can keep, edit or remove.

1Employee name
Short text
2Department
Dropdown
3Leave type
Multiple choice
4Start date
Date
5End date
Date
6Number of days
Number
7Reason for leave
Long text
8Cover arrangement
Short text

Who uses the leave request form

check_circleHR teams standardising the leave request process across all staff
check_circleSmall businesses that track leave in a spreadsheet and want a clean intake
check_circleSchools and colleges collecting leave requests from teaching and non-teaching staff

How to use this template

From template to live form in four steps.

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Open the template

Click Use This Template to load it straight into your free SurveyHeart account.

editStep 2
Edit the questions

Change the wording, add or remove fields and set what is required. No design work needed.

shareStep 3
Share the link

Send it by WhatsApp, email or QR code. Respondents fill it on any device, no app or login.

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Collect responses

See answers in real time and export to Excel, CSV and PDF whenever you want.

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A leave request form replaces informal messages with a consistent process that protects both the employee and the business. Every request records the type of leave, the dates, the reason and who will cover, giving managers the context to approve or discuss in seconds. SurveyHeart stores every submission in one dashboard so HR can see leave patterns, export records for payroll and check team availability at a glance. The free template works on any phone and takes under a minute to fill in.

Frequently asked questions

Can I include different leave types like sick, casual and earned leave?

Yes. The Leave type question uses Multiple choice so you can list all the categories your company uses.

Can I export leave records to share with payroll?

Yes. Export all responses to Excel and CSV in one click and share the file with your payroll team.

Is this leave request form template free?

Yes. The template and SurveyHeart free plan cost nothing, with unlimited submissions.

Can managers approve leave directly in SurveyHeart?

Not with a built-in approve button, but you can add a status column when you export to Excel or use SurveyHeart's response notes to track decisions.

Use the Leave Request Form now

Free plan, unlimited responses, no time limit.