Leave Application for Festival: 30+ Samples for Office, School, Email & Hindi (2026)

A leave application for a festival is a short, formal request to your manager, HR or principal asking for time off to celebrate a festival. It should include a clear subject line, the festival name, the exact leave dates, a one-line reason, how your work or studies will be covered, and a polite close. Submit it at least two to three weeks before major festivals like Diwali, Durga Puja or Eid, when many people request leave at once.

Quick Template: Leave Application for Festival

Copy this, fill in the brackets and send.

Subject: Leave Application for [Festival Name] – [Your Name]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] ([number] working days) to celebrate [festival name] with my family.

I will complete my pending work before I leave, and [colleague's name] has agreed to handle anything urgent in my absence. I will be reachable on [phone/email] for emergencies and will return to work on [return date].

Thank you for considering my request.

Regards,
[Your Name]
[Designation / Employee ID]

Choose Your Format

• 2026 festival leave planner
• Format and key parts
• Office: standard · one day · native place · half day · extension · email · WhatsApp/Teams message · work from home
• School & college: student to principal · to class teacher · college · teacher to principal
• Hindi: विद्यालय · कार्यालय
• By festival: Diwali, Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth, Chhath, Eid, Christmas, Holi, Onam, Pongal and more
• FAQ

Festival Leave Planner: October–December 2026

Use these dates to plan your leave request early. Pairing festival days with weekends means you can often get a long break using only one or two days of leave.

Dates follow the Delhi panchang for Hindu festivals and may vary by region. Check your company or school holiday list, as festival holidays differ by state.

Leave Application for Festival Format

Every festival leave application, whether for office or school, has the same six parts:

1. Subject line — name the festival and the request, e.g. "Leave Application for Diwali – Priya Sharma".
2. Salutation — "Dear [Manager's Name]" for office; "Respected Sir/Madam" for school.
3. Request and dates — the festival, exact start and end dates, and number of days.
4. Short reason — one line is enough, e.g. to celebrate with family or travel to your hometown.
5. Cover plan — who handles your work, or how you'll catch up on classes.
6. Close — thank the reader, give your return date, and sign with your name and ID or class.

Keep it to three or four short paragraphs. A clear, short request is approved faster than a long explanation.

Leave Application for Festival in Office

From:
[Your Name]
[Designation], [Department]
[Employee ID]

Date: [Date]

To:
[Manager's Name]
[Designation]
[Company Name]

Subject: Application for Festival Leave from [Start Date] to [End Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] ([number] working days) to celebrate [festival name] with my family. This festival is an important occasion for us, and I would like to take part in the prayers and family gatherings.

I will complete my pending tasks before my leave begins. [Colleague's name] has agreed to handle urgent matters, and I have shared the status of my ongoing work with them. I will be available on [phone number] in case of an emergency.

I will resume work on [return date]. Thank you for considering my request.

Regards,
[Your Name]

One Day Leave Application for Festival in Office

Subject: One Day Leave on [Date] for [Festival Name]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I would like to request one day of leave on [date] to celebrate [festival name] with my family.

My work for the week is on track, and [colleague's name] will cover anything urgent. I will be back in the office on [next working day].

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Festival to Go to Native Place

Subject: Leave Application to Visit Native Place for [Festival Name]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to travel to my native place, [town/village], to celebrate [festival name] with my family. The dates include [number] days of travel each way.

I will hand over my ongoing work to [colleague's name] before I leave and will be reachable on [phone number]. Network coverage may be limited while travelling, so I will check messages when I can.

I will rejoin on [return date]. Thank you for considering my request.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Half Day Leave Application for Festival Puja

Subject: Half Day Leave on [Date] for [Festival Name] Puja

Dear [Manager's Name],

I would like to request a half day on [date] and leave the office at [time] to attend the [festival name] puja with my family in the evening.

I will finish my key tasks for the day before leaving and will be reachable by phone if anything urgent comes up.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Leave Extension Application After Festival

Subject: Request to Extend Festival Leave until [New Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am currently on approved leave for [festival name] until [original end date]. Due to [reason, e.g. cancelled train tickets / a family commitment], I am unable to return as planned and request an extension of [number] days, until [new end date].

I have informed [colleague's name], who is handling my urgent work, and I am available on phone and email. I will rejoin on [new return date].

I apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Festival Leave Email Format

For email, put the key details in the subject line so your manager can approve without opening a long message.

Subject: Leave Request: [Festival Name], [Start Date]–[End Date] | [Your Name]

Hi [Manager's Name],

I'd like to take leave from [start date] to [end date] for [festival name]. [Colleague's name] will cover [key responsibility], and I've updated the tracker with the status of my work. I'll set an out-of-office reply and will be reachable on my phone for anything urgent.

Please let me know if this works.

Thanks,
[Your Name]

Before you leave, set up an auto-reply — see our out of office message templates for leave.

Short Festival Leave Message (WhatsApp, Teams or Slack)

Hi [Manager's Name], I'd like to take leave from [date] to [date] for [festival name]. My tasks are on track and [colleague's name] will cover anything urgent. I'll also apply on the HR portal. Please let me know if that's okay. Thanks!

A chat message is fine for a first check, but always follow up with a formal request on your HR system.

Work From Home Request During Festival

Subject: Work From Home Request, [Start Date] to [End Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I will be travelling to [city] for [festival name] and would like to work from home from [start date] to [end date] instead of taking leave, except on [festival day], which I would take as leave. I will be available during regular working hours and will attend all scheduled meetings online.

Thank you for considering my request.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Festival for School (Student to Principal)

To,
The Principal,
[School Name],
[City]

Date: [Date]

Subject: Application for Leave for [Festival Name]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], a student of Class [class], Section [section]. I request you to kindly grant me leave from [start date] to [end date] as I will be celebrating [festival name] with my family [at our native place, if travelling].

I will complete the classwork and homework I miss after I return.

Thanking you.

Yours obediently,
[Your Name]
Class: [Class and Section]
Roll No.: [Roll Number]

For a single day, see our one day leave application for school.

Leave Application for Festival to Class Teacher

To,
The Class Teacher,
Class [Class and Section],
[School Name]

Subject: Leave for [Festival Name]

Respected Ma'am/Sir,

I will be unable to attend school from [start date] to [end date] as I will be celebrating [festival name] with my family. Kindly grant me leave for these days. I will collect the notes and complete my homework when I return.

Thank you.

Yours obediently,
[Your Name], Roll No. [Roll Number]

Leave Application for Festival for College

To,
The Head of Department,
[Department], [College Name]

Subject: Leave Application for [Festival Name]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], a [year/semester] student of [course], Roll No. [roll number]. I request leave from [start date] to [end date] to travel home for [festival name]. I will cover the lectures I miss with the help of classmates and will submit any pending assignments by [date].

Kindly grant me leave for these days.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]

Teacher Leave Application for Festival to Principal

To,
The Principal,
[School Name]

Subject: Leave Application for [Festival Name]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I request leave from [start date] to [end date] to celebrate [festival name] with my family. I have shared lesson plans and worksheets for my classes with [colleague's name], who has agreed to take my periods. There are no tests scheduled for my classes during this time.

I will resume duty on [return date]. Kindly grant me leave for these days.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Subject Teacher, Classes]

Leave Application for Festival in Hindi – त्योहार के लिए छुट्टी का आवेदन

विद्यालय के लिए त्योहार पर छुट्टी का प्रार्थना पत्र

सेवा में,
प्रधानाचार्य महोदय/महोदया,
[विद्यालय का नाम],
[शहर]

दिनांक: [दिनांक]

विषय: [त्योहार का नाम] के अवसर पर अवकाश हेतु प्रार्थना पत्र

महोदय/महोदया,

सविनय निवेदन है कि मैं आपके विद्यालय की कक्षा [कक्षा] का छात्र/छात्रा हूँ। [त्योहार का नाम] के अवसर पर मुझे अपने परिवार के साथ [शहर/गाँव] जाना है। अतः कृपया मुझे दिनांक [ ] से [ ] तक [ ] दिन का अवकाश प्रदान करने की कृपा करें।

छुट्टी के दौरान छूटा हुआ कार्य मैं लौटकर पूरा कर लूँगा/लूँगी।

धन्यवाद।

आपका आज्ञाकारी शिष्य / आपकी आज्ञाकारिणी शिष्या
नाम: [नाम]
कक्षा: [कक्षा]
अनुक्रमांक: [अनुक्रमांक]

कार्यालय के लिए त्योहार पर अवकाश आवेदन

सेवा में,
प्रबंधक महोदय/महोदया,
[कंपनी का नाम]

दिनांक: [दिनांक]

विषय: [त्योहार का नाम] के अवसर पर अवकाश हेतु आवेदन

महोदय/महोदया,

सविनय निवेदन है कि मैं [विभाग] में [पद] के रूप में कार्यरत हूँ। [त्योहार का नाम] के अवसर पर परिवार के साथ पूजा और उत्सव में शामिल होने के लिए मुझे दिनांक [ ] से [ ] तक अवकाश की आवश्यकता है।

मेरी अनुपस्थिति में [सहकर्मी का नाम] मेरे ज़रूरी कार्य संभालेंगे, और आवश्यकता पड़ने पर मैं फ़ोन पर उपलब्ध रहूँगा/रहूँगी।

कृपया मेरा अवकाश स्वीकृत करने की कृपा करें।

भवदीय,
[नाम]
[कर्मचारी आईडी]

Leave Application Samples for Specific Festivals

For each festival below, use the office or school format above and swap in the subject line and reason paragraph shown.

Leave Application for Diwali

Subject: Leave Application for Diwali, [Start Date] to [End Date]

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to celebrate Diwali with my family. This includes Dhanteras, Lakshmi Puja and Bhai Dooj, which we observe together at home.

In 2026, Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November, with Govardhan Puja on Monday and Bhai Dooj on Tuesday. For more samples, see our full Diwali leave application guide.

Leave Application for Navratri

Subject: Leave Application for Navratri

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to observe Navratri with my family, including the Ashtami puja and Kanya Pujan.

Leave Application for Durga Puja

Subject: Leave Application for Durga Puja

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] for Durga Puja, from Shashthi to Bijoya Dashami, which my family celebrates together every year [at our home in (city)].

Leave Application for Dussehra

Subject: Leave Application for Dussehra

I would like to request leave on [date(s)] to celebrate Dussehra with my family. It marks the end of Navratri and is an important occasion for us.

Leave Application for Karwa Chauth

Subject: Leave / Half Day on [Date] for Karwa Chauth

I would like to request [a half day / leave] on [date] to observe the Karwa Chauth fast and evening puja with my family.

Leave Application for Chhath Puja

Subject: Leave Application for Chhath Puja

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to observe Chhath Puja with my family in [town]. The festival runs over four days, with fasting and prayers to Surya at sunset and sunrise on the riverbank, and the dates include travel time.

Leave Application for Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha

Subject: Leave Application for Eid

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to celebrate [Eid al-Fitr / Eid al-Adha] with my family. As Eid depends on the sighting of the moon, the exact date may move by a day, and I will confirm as soon as it is announced.

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, while Eid al-Adha coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage.

Leave Application for Christmas

Subject: Leave Application for Christmas

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to celebrate Christmas with my family, including the midnight service on Christmas Eve.

Leave Application for Holi

Subject: Leave Application for Holi

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to celebrate Holika Dahan and Holi with my family.

Leave Application for Onam

Subject: Leave Application for Onam

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to celebrate Onam with my family in Kerala, including Thiruvonam and the Onasadya.

Leave Application for Pongal

Subject: Leave Application for Pongal

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to celebrate Pongal with my family in [town], from Bhogi to Kaanum Pongal.

Leave Application for Ganesh Chaturthi

Subject: Leave Application for Ganesh Chaturthi

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] for Ganesh Chaturthi, as we are welcoming Ganpati at home and will host family for the [1.5 / 5 / 10]-day celebration.

Leave Application for Raksha Bandhan

Subject: Leave on [Date] for Raksha Bandhan

I would like to request leave on [date] to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with my family in [city].

Leave Application for Teej

Subject: Leave Application for Teej

I would like to request leave on [date] to observe Teej, which includes a day-long fast and evening prayers with my family.

Leave Application for Village Festival

Subject: Leave Application for Village Festival, [Festival Name]

I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend [festival name], the annual festival of my village, [village name]. My family gathers there every year, and I have a role in the rituals and preparations.

Tips to Get Your Festival Leave Approved

Apply early. Submit two to three weeks ahead for major festivals, and earlier still if you need train or flight tickets during peak season. Many teams approve leave on a first-come basis.

Check the holiday list first. Most Indian employers publish a list of fixed holidays and optional or restricted holidays. If your festival is on the optional list, you may only need to select it rather than use earned leave.

Pair festival days with weekends. A day or two of leave next to a public holiday and a weekend gives you a long break without using much leave — see the planner above.

Offer a cover plan. Naming who will handle your work, or how you'll catch up on classes, answers your manager's or teacher's first question before they ask it.

Be flexible if you can. During busy periods, offering to adjust by a day can make approval much easier.

Related Formats and Templates

• Leave application format — for any reason
• Diwali leave application
• Leave application for out of station
• One day leave application for school
• Out of office message for leave
• Joining letter format

Once your leave is approved, send your greetings: Navratri wishes, Durga Puja wishes and Diwali wishes.

Leave Application for Festival FAQ

How do I write a leave application for a festival?

Write a clear subject line naming the festival, address your manager or principal, state the festival and exact leave dates, give a one-line reason, explain who will cover your work or how you'll catch up, and close politely with your return date and name.

How many days in advance should I apply for festival leave?

Apply at least two to three weeks in advance for major festivals such as Diwali, Durga Puja, Eid or Christmas. For a single day or a smaller festival, one week's notice is usually enough.

What should the subject line be for festival leave?

Keep it specific: "Leave Application for [Festival Name] – [Your Name]" or, for email, "Leave Request: Diwali, 6–10 November | [Your Name]" so the key details are visible without opening the message.

How do I write a one day leave application for a festival?

State the single date and festival, confirm your work is on track and who will cover anything urgent, and give the date you'll be back. Three short sentences are enough.

How do I write a festival leave application for school?

Address it "To, The Principal", include the date and a subject line, write "Respected Sir/Madam", give your name, class and the leave dates, promise to complete missed work, and sign "Yours obediently" with your name, class and roll number.

Can I take leave for a festival that isn't on the company holiday list?

Yes. Many companies offer optional or restricted holidays for regional festivals. If yours isn't on the list, apply for earned or casual leave using the format above, and apply early.