Leave Request

Sample "Urlaubsantrag"

Official vacation request form for employees in Austria and Germany. In German, this document is called "Urlaubsantrag"

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Urlaubsantrag – create a vacation request letter online and download as PDF

An Urlaubsantrag is a formal vacation request letter to your employer. To make the request clear and easy to approve, it should include the vacation type, the exact date range, and the number of vacation days. Optionally, you can add a short note (for example, for special leave) and a contact number in case you need to be reachable during your absence.

With DokBrief, you can create an Urlaubsantrag quickly and for free. The form generates a properly formatted German letter with an instant preview and a PDF download.

What information is needed for a vacation request?

In most cases, the following details are sufficient:

  • Employee name (optional: position, department)
  • Employer name and address
  • Vacation type (e.g., annual paid leave, special leave, unpaid leave)
  • Vacation period (from/to)
  • Number of vacation days
  • Optional: note/reason and phone number for availability

After completing the form, you receive a ready-to-use letter including a simple approval section for printing.

Free Urlaubsantrag template

DokBrief provides a free online template for an Urlaubsantrag. No registration is required. The entered data is used only to generate the current document.

Important

DokBrief does not provide legal advice. All documents are based on standardized templates and are intended only to help you prepare official letters.