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Free vacation and leave planner

Record requests, leave types, dates, workdays, approval status, approver, and notes in one shared planner.

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Best for small teams coordinating time off before they need a dedicated leave-management system.

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What is included

A useful starting point, not an empty shell

  • Automatic weekday count between start and end dates
  • Dropdowns for leave type and approval status
  • Printable request register with preparation and approval fields
How to use it
  1. Add each request on a separate row.
  2. Choose the leave type, dates, and approval status.
  3. Review approved days and pending requests before making scheduling decisions.
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Questions about this free template

Is this template really free?

Yes. The editable file and printable PDF are free, require no email address, and are released under CC0 1.0. You may copy, edit, rebrand, redistribute, or use them commercially without asking permission.

Can I edit the template?

Yes. Open the Excel file in Microsoft Excel or import it into Google Sheets. Pale yellow cells are intended for input and grey cells contain calculated summaries.

Which format should I print?

Download the PDF when you need a clean paper copy. It uses high-contrast lines, safe print margins, and a layout designed for common A4 and US Letter printers.

Does this template guarantee compliance?

No. It is a general operational starting point and does not guarantee legal, payroll, tax, employment, record-retention, or labor-law compliance. Adapt it to the rules and contracts that apply to your organization.

Can I share or rebrand it?

Yes. CC0 1.0 allows you to share the original files, add your own branding, publish an adapted version, or use the template commercially without attribution.

When should a team move beyond a template?

A file works well while one person owns the process and the team can keep it current. Consider Sandtime.io when reminders, approvals, locked records, project data, reports, and reliable exports need to work together.

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