GUIDELINES

  1. Introduce the subject of the letter.
  2. Explain to the reader the reason you are asking for the holiday.
  3. Let the reader know you are expecting a positive reply from him.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

Please treat this letter as my application for a vacation.

I have 20 days of leave balance, and we are the end of the year. Hence, I would like to utilize these leaves to go on a holiday with my family to the Caribbean Islands. Once you approve of these leaves, I will have my bookings done.

I look forward to receiving your approval at the earliest. Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Letter requesting for a holiday.

Further things to consider when writing holiday letters to employers

Further things to consider when writing holiday letters to employers

Holiday Letters

Holiday letters are letters you write to friends, family members, colleagues, or acquaintances wishing them the best during a holiday, vacation, or festive season. They can also be written in a business setting to pass crucial information to staff members about an upcoming holiday. Maybe it is to announce Christmas holiday closing. Perhaps it is to inform employees about a Thanksgiving work schedule. Writing a holiday letter ensures that each employee gets the information and that he/she knows what to do. A holiday letter can also be used by employees to request for holidays from their employers.

Before writing holiday letters, you need to consider your recipients and purpose. Choose your words sensitively, keeping in mind that the recipient may not have the time to celebrate the holiday you mention. Begin with a warm, personal greeting and acknowledge the upcoming holiday. Keep the letter interesting and upbeat. If you are writing to announce the company's closing date or work schedule for an upcoming holiday, for instance, state the dates clearly and give the relevant details. If you are writing to request for a holiday, explain why you need the holiday. Close the letter on a positive note.

Letters to Employers

Letters to employers are letters written to people or organizations that hire or employ people. The sender of such letters could be an employee or a person looking for a job. Letters to employers could be of different types. For example, they could be application and cover letters to apply for jobs or thank-you letters after interviews to show that you are still interested in the interviewed positions. The letters could also be complaint letters to raise complaints at work, apology letters to apologize for wrongdoing at work, or resignation letters to leave currently held positions.

Letters to employers are formal in nature and should, therefore, follow the basic layout of formal letters. The letters must be brief and clear so that the recipients don't spend too much time grasping the content. Use the proper salutation depending on the job position of the recipient. If you know the recipient, address him/her by his/her name. However, in instances where you don't know your recipient, you can call and ask. Mention the reason for your letter and provide all the necessary information. Avoid making offensive comments even if you are raising a complaint. Close the letter on a positive note.

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