Leave Letter for Fever — Best Samples for School, College & Office

Fever is one of the most common reasons for short-term leave in Indian schools, colleges and workplaces. This guide provides clear, ready-to-use leave letter samples for every situation — with and without medical certificate — along with the structure to write your own.

Standard structure of a leave letter

A formal leave letter contains the sender's name and class/designation, the date, the recipient's designation (Principal, Manager, HR), a subject line ("Leave application for fever"), a salutation ("Respected Sir/Madam"), the body explaining the reason and dates, a closing line of regret and gratitude, and the sender's signature.

Sample 1 — School student to Principal

To, The Principal, [School Name]. Respected Sir/Madam, I, [Name], a student of Class [X-A], am suffering from high fever since last night. The doctor has advised me to take complete bed rest for two days. I therefore request you to kindly grant me leave from [date] to [date]. I will collect the notes and homework from my classmates. I will submit a medical certificate on return. Thanking you. Yours obediently, [Name]. Class [X-A]. Roll No. [12].

Sample 2 — College student to HOD

To, The Head of Department, [Department Name], [College Name]. Subject: Leave application due to fever. Respected Sir/Madam, I, [Name], a student of [Programme], am unable to attend classes from [date] to [date] due to viral fever. I have visited the doctor and have been advised three days of rest. I attach the medical certificate for your reference. Kindly grant me leave during this period. Thanking you. Sincerely, [Name]. Roll No. [123456].

Sample 3 — Office employee to Manager (Email)

Subject: Sick Leave Application — [Your Name] — [Dates]. Dear [Manager Name], I am writing to inform you that I am unwell with a viral fever. My doctor has advised me to rest at home for the next two days. I am applying for sick leave from [date] to [date]. I will hand over urgent matters to [colleague's name] for the duration. The medical certificate is attached. I will respond to critical emails as my health permits. Regards, [Your Name].

Sample 4 — Parent's leave letter for child (school)

To, The Class Teacher, Class [X-A], [School Name]. Respected Madam, My son/daughter [Child's Name] of Class [X-A] is suffering from high fever since yesterday and is unable to attend school. Kindly grant leave from [date] to [date]. I have consulted the doctor and will submit the certificate on return. Thank you for your understanding. Yours sincerely, [Parent's Name]. Mobile: [Number].

Sample 5 — Short WhatsApp message for one-day office leave

"Good morning [Manager]. I have woken up with high fever and body ache. I will be on sick leave today and rest at home. I will share the medical certificate by evening. Please consider this as my formal sick leave application. Thanks for your understanding."

When to attach a medical certificate

Attach a certificate when the leave is two or more consecutive days, when the leave follows a weekend or public holiday, when company policy specifically requires it for sick leave, and when you need to claim ESIC or insurance benefits.