One Day Absent Note to Boss

1. Family Emergency

I am writing to inform you that, unfortunately, I cannot make it to work today due to a family emergency. I have to rush to the hospital, and it might take me the whole day there. I apologize for the inconvenience my sudden absence would cause. I will try my best to catch up on my missed tasks tomorrow.

I appreciate your understanding.

2. Feeling sick

I would like to request a day off today since I am not feeling well. I have a sore throat and fever, so I won’t be able to make it to the office. I need a day’s rest to feel better and work more efficiently tomorrow.

I will be grateful for your consideration.

3. For childcare

I’m reaching out to request a day off tomorrow, March 16th. My son is not feeling well, and I need to stay home to take care of him. You may contact me by email or phone with any urgent matter.

I look forward to your approval. I appreciate your understanding.

4. Car Broke down

I regret to inform you that I won’t be able to attend the office today. My car has broken down, and I don’t have an alternate transportation. I have called the mechanic, and hopefully, my car will be fixed today so that I can return to work tomorrow.

I apologize for any inconvenience my absence might cause. I’d appreciate your understanding.

5. Doctor’s appointment

I’d like to request a one-day leave on June 18th. I have a doctor’s appointment on that date.

I’ll make sure I wind up my tasks before I leave for home on June 17th. I’ll try my best to ensure that my absence doesn’t cause any inconvenience for my team.

I am looking forward to your approval.

6. Child’s PTM

I request a day off this Friday, November 24th. I have to attend my child’s Parent-Teacher Meeting. However, I’ll be available online for assistance with any urgent task.

I appreciate your cooperation.

7. Out of Town

I want to inform you that I must travel out of town for personal business on Tuesday, 23rd October. Therefore, I request you to approve a one-day leave for me. I’ll return to work the next day and make up for my missed work.

I would appreciate your cooperation.

8. Casual Leave

I am writing to request a day off tomorrow, July 5th. I have felt highly overworked for the past few weeks and need a break. Therefore, I would like to apply for casual leave. A rest day will help me return to work feeling refreshed and re-energized.

I would be grateful to you for your understanding and cooperation.

9. Home Repair

I wanted to inform you that I need to take tomorrow off to supervise some repair work at home. I will return to work the day after tomorrow.

I appreciate your consideration.

10. Dentist Appointment

I have a dentist’s appointment this Friday, October 24th. Therefore, I request you to allow me one day of leave on that date.

I have to undergo a root canal procedure under local anesthesia. I will need to rest after the procedure and, regretfully, won’t be able to respond to any office calls or emails. However, I will return the next day and handle all the missed work.

I would appreciate your kind consideration.

11. Take Care of an Elderly

I regret to inform you that I cannot attend the office today. My elderly grandmother is not well and needs someone to take care of her. She lives alone and does not have any house help. I will try to arrange for an attendant to look after her starting tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I need one day off from her to look after her. I will make up for my missed office tasks tomorrow.

I’d be obliged to you for your consideration and support.

12. Religious Festival

I would like to inform you that tomorrow, April 13th, is Karwa Chauth. It is a revered day in my religion and is celebrated by all Hindu women, who fast on this day for the health of their husbands. I, therefore, need tomorrow off to observe a fast and celebrate the festival with my family.

Please ask someone from my department to cover for me tomorrow. I will return the day after and take care of my tasks.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.  

13. Migraine

I am writing to inform you that I need to take a day off from work today. I woke up with a terrible migraine this morning and won’t be able to focus on work. A day of rest will help me recover and feel better to be more productive at work tomorrow.

I appreciate your understanding.

14. Urgent Personal Errand

I regret to inform you that I have an urgent errand today. I, therefore, request that you let me take a day off from work. I apologize for the inconvenience.

I appreciate your cooperation.

15. Court Summon

I would like to inform you that I need a day off from work this Thursday, November 17th. I have to attend to a court summons on that date.

I am looking forward to your cooperation.

16. Take Care of Spouse

I was wondering if I could take a day off today. My wife, who is expecting, is extremely unwell today. I must stay at home to take care of her and drive her to the hospital if needed. Therefore, your approval would be appreciated.

I appreciate your consideration.

17. Visit the Passport Office

Kindly approve my leave for 16th November. I have an appointment at the passport office that cannot be rescheduled. I have requested that XYZ take care of my work tasks and client inquiries during my absence.

I am looking forward to your approval.

18. Child’s birthday

I am writing to request a day off for you on the 23rd of October. It is my daughter’s birthday, and I want to spend quality time with her. I have asked XYZ to look after all urgent matters during my absence. Moreover, I will make up for the missed work when I return to the office the next day.

I am looking forward to your approval.

One day absent note to boss