Leave Application for Brother's Marriage: 20+ Samples for Office, School, Email & Hindi

A leave application for your brother's marriage is a short request to your manager, HR or principal for time off to attend the wedding and the ceremonies around it. Include the wedding date, your exact leave dates, where the wedding is, who will cover your work or how you'll catch up on studies, and your return date. Apply three to four weeks in advance — earlier during the November–February wedding season, when many colleagues request leave at the same time.

Quick Template: Leave for Brother's Marriage

Subject: Leave Application for Brother's Marriage, [Start Date] to [End Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

My brother's wedding is on [wedding date] in [city], and I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] ([number] working days) to attend the ceremonies and help my family with the arrangements.

I will complete my pending work before I leave, and [colleague's name] will handle anything urgent. I'll be reachable on [phone number] for emergencies and will resume work on [return date].

Thank you for considering my request.

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

Choose Your Format

• Format and what to include
• Office: standard · 1–2 days · one week or more · to HR · email · WhatsApp · extension · government employee
• Other occasions: engagement · cousin brother · brother-in-law
• School & college: student to principal · to class teacher · from parent · college · hostel · teacher to principal
• Hindi: विद्यालय · कार्यालय
• FAQ

Format: What to Include

1. Subject line — "Leave Application for Brother's Marriage" with your dates.
2. Salutation — "Dear [Manager's Name]" for office; "Respected Sir/Madam" for school or college.
3. Wedding details — the wedding date and city, and which ceremonies you'll attend (haldi, mehendi, wedding, reception).
4. Leave dates — exact start and end dates, including travel days.
5. Cover plan — who will handle your work, or how you'll catch up on classes.
6. Contact and return date — a phone number for emergencies and the day you'll be back.
7. Close — thank the reader and sign with your name and employee ID, or class and roll number.

For general guidance on addressing and laying out any leave letter, see our leave application format guide.

Leave Application for Brother's Marriage in Office

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

Date: [Date]

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

Subject: Request for Leave for Brother's Wedding, [Start Date] to [End Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

My brother's wedding is on [wedding date] in [city]. I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend the pre-wedding ceremonies and the wedding, and to help my family with the arrangements.

Before I leave, I will complete [key deliverables] and hand over my ongoing work to [colleague's name], with a status note in [tracker/shared folder]. I will let key clients know about my leave and share [colleague's name]'s contact with them. I'll be available on [phone number] for anything urgent.

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

Regards,
[Your Name]

1 or 2 Days Leave for Brother's Marriage

Subject: Leave on [Date(s)] for Brother's Wedding

Dear [Manager's Name],

My brother is getting married on [date], and I would like to request leave on [date(s)] to attend the wedding. My work is on track, and [colleague's name] will cover anything urgent. I'll be back on [return date].

Thank you,
[Your Name]

One Week or Longer Leave for Brother's Marriage

Subject: Leave Application for Brother's Wedding – [Number] Days

Dear [Manager's Name],

My brother's wedding is on [wedding date] in [city/destination]. As the elder/younger sibling, I will be closely involved in the preparations and the [haldi, mehendi, wedding and reception] ceremonies, so I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date], including travel days.

I have planned my work around these dates: [key deliverable] will be completed before I leave, and [colleague's name] will manage [responsibility] with a written handover. I will check email once a day for anything urgent and will resume work on [return date].

I appreciate your support.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Brother's Wedding Leave Letter to HR

Subject: Leave Application for Brother's Marriage – [Employee ID]

Dear [HR Manager's Name],

I would like to apply for [earned/casual] leave from [start date] to [end date] ([number] working days) to attend my brother's wedding on [wedding date] in [city]. My reporting manager, [manager's name], is aware of and supports this request.

Employee details:
Name: [Full Name]
Department: [Department]
Employee ID: [ID]

Please let me know if you need any further information to process this request.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Brother's Marriage Leave Email

Subject: Leave Request: Brother's Wedding, [Start Date]–[End Date] | [Your Name]

Hi [Manager's Name],

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

Thanks,
[Your Name]

Set up your auto-reply with our out of office message templates.

WhatsApp Leave Message for Brother's Marriage

Hi [Manager], my brother's wedding is on [date], so I'd like to take leave from [date] to [date]. [Colleague] will cover urgent work, and I'll apply on the HR portal too. Please let me know if that's okay. Thanks!

More short messages: WhatsApp leave message to boss.

Leave Extension After Brother's Marriage

Subject: Request to Extend Leave until [New Date]

Dear [Manager's Name],

I am on approved leave for my brother's wedding until [original end date]. Due to [reason, e.g. post-wedding rituals / a travel delay], I request an extension of [number] days, until [new end date]. [Colleague's name] continues to cover my urgent work, and I'm reachable on phone and email. I will rejoin on [new return date].

Thank you for understanding.

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Brother's Marriage (Government Employee)

To,
[Designation of Controlling Officer],
[Office / Department Name]

Date: [Date]

Subject: Application for [Earned/Casual] Leave for Brother's Marriage

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [your name], [designation], request [number] days of [earned/casual] leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend my brother's marriage on [wedding date] at [city]. I also request permission to leave headquarters for this period.

All urgent files have been cleared, and [colleague's name and designation] will attend to urgent work in my absence. My address during leave will be: [full address], Phone: [number].

Yours faithfully,
[Name]
[Designation], [Employee Number]

If you're leaving headquarters, see our station leave and out of station application.

Leave Application for Brother's Engagement

Subject: Leave on [Date] for Brother's Engagement Ceremony

Dear [Manager's Name],

My brother's engagement ceremony is on [date] in [city], and I would like to request leave on [date(s)] to attend. I will complete my work beforehand, and [colleague's name] will cover anything urgent. I'll be back on [return date].

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Cousin Brother's Marriage

Subject: Leave Application for Cousin's Wedding

Dear [Manager's Name],

My cousin brother, [name], is getting married on [date] in [city], and our whole family will be attending. I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date].

[Colleague's name] has agreed to cover my duties, and I have shared the status of my ongoing tasks with them. I'll be reachable by email for anything urgent and will return on [return date].

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Brother-in-Law's Marriage

Subject: Leave Application for Brother-in-Law's Wedding

Dear [Manager's Name],

My [wife's/husband's] brother is getting married on [date] in [city], and as close family we are expected to take part in the ceremonies. I would like to request leave from [start date] to [end date].

My pending work will be completed before I leave, and [colleague's name] will handle urgent matters. I will resume work on [return date].

Regards,
[Your Name]

Leave Application for Brother's Marriage in School (Student to Principal)

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

Date: [Date]

Subject: Application for Leave for Brother's Marriage

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], a student of Class [class and section]. My elder brother's marriage is on [wedding date], and our family will be busy with the ceremonies [in (city)]. I therefore request you to grant me leave from [start date] to [end date].

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]

Leave Application for Brother's Marriage to Class Teacher

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

Subject: Leave for Brother's Marriage

Respected Ma'am/Sir,

My brother's wedding is on [date], and our family will be travelling to [city] for the ceremonies. I will be unable to attend school from [start date] to [end date]. 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 from Parent to School for Elder Son's Marriage

To,
The Principal,
[School Name]

Subject: Leave for [Child's Name], Class [Class], for Family Wedding

Respected Sir/Madam,

My elder son, [name], is getting married on [date] in [city]. I request leave for my [son/daughter], [child's name], of Class [class and section], from [start date] to [end date], as the whole family will be attending the ceremonies.

We will make sure [he/she] completes the missed homework and lessons after returning.

Yours sincerely,
[Parent's Name]
Phone: [number]

Leave Application for Brother's Marriage in College

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

Subject: Leave Application for Brother's Marriage

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], a [year/semester] student of [course], Roll No. [roll number]. My brother's wedding is on [date] in [city], and I request leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend. I will catch up on the lectures I miss and submit pending assignments by [date].

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]

Hostel Leave Application for Brother's Marriage

To,
The Warden,
[Hostel Name]

Subject: Permission to Go Home for Brother's Marriage

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am [your name], Room No. [number], studying in [course]. My brother's wedding is on [date], and I request permission to leave the hostel from [date and time] to [date and time]. My [father/mother], [name], can be contacted on [phone number].

Yours obediently,
[Your Name]

Teacher Leave Application for Brother's Marriage

To,
The Principal,
[School Name]

Subject: Leave Application for Brother's Marriage – [Your Name]

Respected Sir/Madam,

My brother's wedding is on [date], and I request leave from [start date] to [end date] to attend the ceremonies and help my family with the preparations.

I have shared lesson plans and worksheets with [substitute teacher's name], who has agreed to take my classes, and there are no tests scheduled for my classes during this period. I will be reachable by email for anything urgent and will resume duty on [return date].

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Subject Teacher]

Leave Application for Brother's Marriage in Hindi – भाई की शादी के लिए छुट्टी का आवेदन

विद्यालय के लिए भाई की शादी पर छुट्टी का प्रार्थना पत्र

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

दिनांक: [दिनांक]

विषय: भाई की शादी के लिए अवकाश हेतु प्रार्थना पत्र

महोदय/महोदया,

सविनय निवेदन है कि मैं आपके विद्यालय की कक्षा [कक्षा] का छात्र/छात्रा हूँ। दिनांक [शादी की तारीख] को मेरे बड़े भाई का विवाह है। घर में विवाह के कार्यक्रमों के कारण मैं विद्यालय नहीं आ सकूँगा/सकूँगी। अतः कृपया मुझे दिनांक [ ] से [ ] तक अवकाश प्रदान करने की कृपा करें।

लौटने के बाद मैं छूटा हुआ कार्य पूरा कर लूँगा/लूँगी।

धन्यवाद।

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

कार्यालय के लिए भाई की शादी पर अवकाश आवेदन

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

दिनांक: [दिनांक]

विषय: भाई के विवाह हेतु अवकाश आवेदन

महोदय/महोदया,

सविनय निवेदन है कि मैं [विभाग] में [पद] के रूप में कार्यरत हूँ। दिनांक [शादी की तारीख] को [शहर] में मेरे भाई का विवाह है। विवाह की तैयारियों और कार्यक्रमों 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 [नंबर] पर उपलब्ध रहूँगा/रहूँगी।

कृपया मेरा अवकाश स्वीकृत करने की कृपा करें।

भवदीय,
[नाम]
[कर्मचारी आईडी]

Tips for Getting Wedding Leave Approved

Apply as soon as the date is fixed. Wedding dates are usually known months ahead — asking early makes approval much easier, especially in the November–February wedding season.

Be realistic about days. Include haldi, mehendi and travel days in your request rather than asking for an extension later.

Check your leave type. Special marriage leave, where offered, usually covers only your own wedding, so a sibling's wedding normally uses earned or casual leave.

Offer partial availability if needed. For long leave during a busy period, offering to check email once a day can help your manager say yes.

Related Leave Applications

• Leave application for family function
• Leave application for out of station
• Leave application for festivals
• Leave application for vacation
• Leave application format
• Application for sick leave

Leave Application for Brother's Marriage FAQ

How do I write a leave application for my brother's marriage?

Use a subject line with your dates, address your manager or principal, give the wedding date and city, state your exact leave dates, explain who will cover your work or how you'll catch up, add a contact number and your return date, and close politely.

How many days of leave should I take for my brother's marriage?

Most people take three to seven days, depending on the number of ceremonies and travel time. One or two days is usually enough for a local wedding you're attending as a guest; a week or more is common if you're closely involved in the preparations.

What should the subject line be?

"Leave Application for Brother's Marriage, [Start Date] to [End Date]" — or for email, "Leave Request: Brother's Wedding, [dates] | [Your Name]".

Can I get marriage leave for my brother's wedding?

Usually not. Special marriage leave, where companies offer it, generally covers only your own wedding. For a sibling's wedding, you would normally use earned, casual or annual leave — check your company's leave policy.

How do I write a school leave application for my brother's marriage?

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

How early should I apply for leave for my brother's wedding?

Three to four weeks ahead is ideal, and earlier in peak wedding season. Wedding dates are usually fixed well in advance, so applying as soon as the date is set gives your manager the most time to plan.