Subject: Request for Leave of Absence from [Your Name] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Designation] [Company/Organization Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally request a leave of absence from [start date] to [end date] due to personal circumstances. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunities and support provided by [Company/Organization Name]. It has always been a pleasure working with such a dedicated team, and I am committed to maintaining the highest standard of professionalism during my absence. The purpose of this leave is [provide a brief explanation of the reason for the leave — e.g., surgery, family matters, personal development, etc.]. I assure you that my intention is to return to my duties and responsibilities with renewed dedication and focus upon the termination of my leave. During my absence, I have taken several measures to ensure minimal disruption to the workflow and the smooth functioning of the team. I have discussed my leave with my colleagues, and [optional: if applicable] have arranged for necessary handover or distributed my workload effectively among team members. I believe this will mitigate any potential challenges that may arise during my time away. To facilitate a smooth transition, I am more than willing to assist in any way possible before my leave commences. Please let me know if there are any pending tasks or projects that require my immediate attention before I depart. As per company policy, I have attached the necessary documents supporting my leave request, including [provide a list of documents — e.g., doctor's certificate, travel itineraries, etc.]. Kindly treat this letter and its attachments as formal notification of my leave of absence. I understand that appropriate arrangements will need to be made to ensure my responsibilities are adequately covered during my absence. Therefore, I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss any necessary arrangements and provide input on how the workload can be effectively managed in my absence. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by my absence and will do my utmost to ensure a smooth transition. I am confident in the abilities of my colleagues and have full faith that the team will continue to excel during my absence. Thank you for considering my request. I sincerely appreciate your understanding and support in this matter. Please feel free to contact me at [your contact information] if you require any further information or have any questions regarding my leave of absence. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Employee ID/Designation] [Department] [Contact Information: Phone Number/Email]