1. Illness
This is to notify you I was unable to attend the office last two days as I was suffering from high fever, body ache, and bad throat. I was unable to get up from bed for that reason I missed the office. I hope you understand and accept my leave.
2. Family emergency
I want to inform you, I was not in the office yesterday due to a family emergency. My brother met an accident and I was with him in the hospital. Although he is still in the hospital my father is with him now. I hope he will be discharged today. I will complete my yesterday’s task till evening. Thank you for cooperation.
3. Family death
Sir, I want to say that I was not able to attend the office on Friday because of the death of my grandfather. I am sorry for missing the meeting, I will discuss with my colleagues to manage the ongoing project. I hope you understand and accept my excuse for the leave.
4. Car trouble
I want to bring this in your notice that yesterday while I was driving to the office suddenly the car’s engine became very hot and some of the significant wires were burnt thus, it broke down in the middle of the road. I had to take the car to the workshop. So, I might not miss more days from the office. I would have never missed work if it wasn’t a genuine reason.
Thank you for understanding.
5. Mental health rest
I am writing this to inform you that due to lots of work in the office, I had a very hectic routine during the last month, I couldn’t take rest even on weekends. And that’s why due to restlessness and stress I could not come to the office for a couple of days (July 10 – July 13, 20XX). My doctor advised me to take rest from the office work. I hope you will consider my problem. I make sure that I will complete the missing work as soon as possible.
6. Doctor’s appointment
This is to notify you that on Thursday dated [DATE], I was not able to attend the office because I had a doctor’s appointment. Lately, I have been in severe tooth pain. The pain was unbearable, so, I had to take a day off of work. I will catch up on my work soon. Thank you for your cooperation.
7. Emergency:
I wanted to notify you that I could not come to the office on the date [DATE] because of an emergency. The work was really important and had to be done immediately because it had a due date. I wouldn’t have missed work if it weren’t important. I hope you will understand my problem and cooperate. I will complete my work as soon as possible. Thank you.
8. Attending an event
It is to inform you that I was unable to come to the office for two days (July 21- July 23, 20XX) as I was out of town to attend the wedding ceremony of my relative. My presence at the event was of real importance and could not leave it. I assure you that I will cover up my work as soon as possible.
9. Oversleep
This is to bring in your notice that I missed work yesterday because I overslept. The other night I had visitors at my house late-night. I slept at 3 at night and set my alarm for 8’oclock but I couldn’t wake up. I will catch up on my missing work soon.
Thank you for being understanding.
10. Jury duty
I am writing this to bring this into you notice that I was on jury duty on July 20, 2019, that’s why I was unable to catch up for work. As it was really important for me and I was in stress the day before that’s why I could not inform you earlier. I make sure that I’ll complete the missing work in the next two days.
Thanks for your cooperation.
11. Family matter
I’m writing this to inform you that I did not come to the office on dated [DATE] because I had an issue going on in my house. It is a personal issue which I cannot discuss with anyone but I will be really grateful if you would understand my problem and be cooperative. I will catch up on my work that’s lacking behind. I’d be very thankful if you will consider.
12. Bad weather
It is to inform you that I was unable to come to the office on the date [DATE] as the weather was very bad. There was heavy rain with lightning. So, I decided not to drive in such weather to avoid any serious accident. I hope you will understand. I assure you that I will do all my work that has been neglected because of my absence.
13. Relationship trouble
It is to inform you that I was unable to come to the office for the last three days because of some issues between me and my wife. She has left me and my two little kids. I was quite disturbed. I hope you understand. I will complete all of my files as soon as possible. Thanks in advance.
14. Traveling
Hi sir, I want to say that I was not in the office on Friday because I was not in the town. I was traveling to my city as my mother was in the hospital. I promise to complete my pending work before leaving the office. Thanks for understanding.
15. House shifting
It is to inform you I was unable to come to the office yesterday because of home shifting. I had bought a new apartment and it was important to shift yesterday. The plan was so sudden I forgot to inform you. I had to shift immediately. Hope you accept my apology and accept my leave. Thanks.