What the law says
Rules differ by country, contract and company policy. As one example, South Korea’s Labor Standards Act requires employers to grant annual leave at the time the employee requests it and contains no requirement to state a reason. Check your local employment law and your contract.
When dates can be moved
Many systems let an employer ask you to take leave at a different time when your requested dates would seriously disrupt the business. That’s about the timing, not your reason, which is why requesting early and avoiding crunch periods is the surest route.
Neutral wording
| Wording | Feel |
|---|---|
| Personal reasons | Most common, no explanation needed |
| Personal appointment | Similar |
| Family commitment | Natural without detail |
| Rest | Honest and short |
If a form insists on a reason, "Personal reasons" is enough. If your manager asks, share as much as you want to.
The app’s Day Off Pack
Excuses and packs
On the Excuses tab in Excuse Maker, switch reasons on or off for the wheel and add the Running Late, Leave Early, No Overtime and Day Off packs. Packs unlock with one ad.
Save your own wording
Add excuse lets you write your own one-liner and "What you’d actually say", handy for keeping phrases to paste into forms.
FAQ
Is it a problem to make up a reason?
Where no reason is required, a true phrase like "personal reasons" is enough. There’s no need to invent one.
Do half days work the same way?
Half days are usually a company policy; check your handbook.
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