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What is Leave Dates?
Leave Dates is the perfect leave management system for small and medium-sized businesses that are ready to level-up their HR.
Get ready to bin those clunky manual processes and make your holiday admin effortless!
Our customers are so happy with Leave Dates that Capterra has recognised our system as an emerging favourite leave management system.
Create your account and try Leave Dates for free with up to five users on desktop, iOS and Android.
Who Uses Leave Dates?
Leave Dates is the ideal leave management system for small and medium-sized businesses in any industry. Loved by business owners, managers and their teams.
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Reviews of Leave Dates

Easy to use
Pros:
Super easy to use. I can also check coworkers time off.
Cons:
Nothing bothers me. I don't have any complaints.
Norton Five Response
last year
Hey Breno, Great to see that Leave Dates is doing everything you need, thank you for reviewing us! Kindest, Che
Great for a small company like ours
Comments: Solid tech and easy user interface. Would recommend.
Pros:
Very easy interface which enables a small company like ours to offer these side of HR support without a full time HR member of staff.
Cons:
Maybe having 'reminder' emails sent when you haven't signed off a requested holiday yet - I do occasionally miss them.
Norton Five Response
2 months ago
Hi James, Thank you for your wonderful review and suggestion. We are so pleased that Leave Dates has worked so well for your team. Kindest, Che
My review
Comments: All good
Pros:
Easy to use for everyone, navigation is simple, displays nicely.
Cons:
Prorated annual leave is not often correct.
Norton Five Response
2 years ago
Hi Kristi, Thank you very much for taking the time to send us a review. We always aim to make your experience worthy of five stars. We're are sorry to see you have had issues with prorated leave, which is quite unusual. We would love to resolve this for you, contact us at [email protected] and we will look into it. Kindest, Che
Leave Dates review
Comments: It was very easy to set up and it working very well within our business
Pros:
It has saved me so much time and also we do not need to have paper holiday forms anymore it works very well and records holidays, lieu time, stickness etc, I like that you can customise it for your business it is also very reasonable
Cons:
Several staff member struggled to understand the lieu hours gets added into their holiday allowance they would have preferred to have a seperate total for lieu time but now they are starting to understand it so are hoping it was just teething problems.
Norton Five Response
3 months ago
Hi Angela! This is great news! We are so pleased that you're happy with Leave Dates. Thank you also for the feedback on the TOIL hours, I will pass this onto our product development team, that's very helpful. Kindest, Che
Favourite Office Software
Comments: As i mentioned above, I am absolutely happy with it and would defend keeping it if there would be a suggestion of changing programs.
Pros:
Leave Dates is super easy to handle, very pleasant on the eye and intuitively designed. Its clear structure and pleasing aesthetics make it my favourite of all programs used in nearly 20 years of UK employment.
Cons:
When you click into the calendar date to make a new booking it automatically selects half a day instead of full day and so this needs amendment every single time. Personally I would prefer a full day pre-sen/default.
Norton Five Response
2 weeks ago
Hi Marisa! What a lovely review, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. Our team are so pleased that Leave Dates is your favourite program. Your suggestion re: half days is very important, and this will be passed on to our development team today. Have a fabulous day. Kindest, Che
Great program
Comments: It's great. No major issues. This has been a revelation amongst the team to organize vacations without serious overlap.
Pros:
Well organized. Easy to see conflicts of vacation amongst your coworkers. Also keeps track of your days taken so you can easily see what you have left.
Cons:
Doesn't seem to allow for SSO with other programs.
Norton Five Response
2 weeks ago
Hi Yussef, Thank you for your fantastic review, we are always so pleased to see that our customers are enjoying Leave Dates. Thank you for your feedback on SSO, we don't have it at the moment but are looking at our options and how it suits our customers. Kindest, Che
Review2024
Comments: Generally easy to use and has helped the team organise from a HR perspective.
Pros:
Flexibility and ease of use. Easy to see who is off and who has leave to use etc.
Cons:
Staff that work odd shifts... like alternating Fridays off, is not easy to book.
Norton Five Response
4 weeks ago
Hi Sam, happy new year! Thank you for your fantastic review. We do have a lot of customers whose staff work odd shifts, if there is a way our team can help you configure your account to suit the roster let us know via a support ticket and we would be happy to help you. I'll pop the link below. Kindest, Che Create a support ticket here 👉🏼 https://help.leavedates.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Super product
Comments: Keeping track for the leaves was never that easy
Pros:
very user friendly easy to keep track of holidays
Cons:
nothing as much, it serves all the my needs.
Norton Five Response
2 months ago
Hi Fahad! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review of Leave Dates. We are always so happy to see such a positive experience, that's what we aim for. Kindest, Che
Leave Dates Review
Pros:
Simplicity, Intuitive and Easy to Use and Navigate
Cons:
Mobile App could include a month by month view
Norton Five Response
4 weeks ago
Hi Oleg, happy new year! Thank you for your fantastic review and suggestion. We are working on some big updates, so watch this space :) Kindest, Che
Swiftly Efficient
Comments: Outstanding experience, and it's incredibly easy to navigate.
Pros:
Leave dates is quick and pretty straightforward.
Cons:
I haven't found any issues. Everything is going perfectly.
Norton Five Response
4 weeks ago
Hi Awais, happy new year! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review of Leave Dates, we are thrilled to know that you've had such a great experience. Kindest, Che
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A Fantastic Piece of Kit
Comments: Leave Dates has revolutionised the way we that we do our HR. Before, everything was tracked with bits of paper and spreadsheets. It wasn't as transparent as I wanted for employees. Leave Dates has brought in transparency for me, department managers and members of staff, collating information into one clean place .
Pros:
For me, the best thing about Leave Dates is how easy it has been to set up and port all of my current information over. The clear user interface is so easy to use, even for staff who are less technologically minded and it's brilliant that it has an app.
Cons:
I'd like it if there was a way of setting up 2 stage approval for leave, for example, an employee could request leave if approved by their manager it would come to me for final sign-off.
Norton Five Response
2 years ago
Hi William, Thank you for taking the time to leave your fabulous review. We really appreciate your suggestion for two-stage approval, and we love hearing how we can improve Leave Dates. It is great to hear that you love using Leave Dates on desktop and mobile. Kindest, Che
Efficient and User-Friendly Leave Management Tool
Comments: Leave Dates is a solid tool for managing employee leave, offering a straightforward and effective way to track holidays and time off. The user experience is smooth, with a minimal learning curve, making it a good fit for small to mid-sized teams. While it could benefit from more customization and integration features, it remains a reliable solution for simplifying leave management.
Pros:
Leave Dates offers a clean, intuitive interface that makes it easy to manage employee leave requests and track holidays. The calendar view is particularly helpful for visualizing team availability, ensuring no scheduling conflicts. The notifications and reminders help keep everyone on the same page, reducing the chances of miscommunication.
Cons:
While Leave Dates is user-friendly, the customization options could be more robust. There are limitations in configuring leave types and setting up specific company policies, which might not accommodate all business needs. Additionally, integration with other HR or payroll systems could be improved to streamline the overall workflow.
Norton Five Response
5 months ago
Hi Ali! Thank you for such a detailed review of your experience with Leave Dates, we are so pleased that you have found it so easy to use and reliable. If you have any suggestions around customisation options that you would like to share with us, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know more about how we can improve. Kindest, Che
Great system for a small company for managing holidays etc
Comments: Value for money, easy and simple but looks professional. The app is handy too.
Pros:
The wall chart is excellent for looking at the office as a whole. It helps to pro-rata holiday entitlements. Very easy and simple to use
Cons:
There not being a 2 tier approval for holidays. In the past we had a system whereby the line manager gave their approval and then the office manager looked at the office as a whole so that there wasn't too many people off at the same time.
Norton Five Response
9 months ago
Hi Helen, Thank you for your great review and suggestion, we are really pleased that you are getting the most out of Leave Dates. Kindest, Che
Excellent website!
Comments: Very happy with the website. Nice and easy to navigate
Pros:
Website very easy to navigate and see everyone's annual leave.
Cons:
Not a big fan of the app. Hard to see what is off when due to the size.
Norton Five Response
4 months ago
Hi Moshe! Thank you for your fantastic review, it's great to know that you're finding Leave Dates easy to navigate. We are always very keen to know where we can make improvements. If you would like to contact us with more information on your experience using the mobile app, email us at [email protected]. Kindest, Che
Simple and quick
Comments: Easy and quick way to organise holiday with your collogues and when is best to have time off.
Pros:
It's simple and easy to use and you can view when others are off.
Cons:
You can't link it with your outlook to be able to view holiday on your emails with other tasks.
Norton Five Response
3 months ago
Hi Ameli, Thank you for your fabulous review! It's wonderful to know that you are having a great experience with Leave Dates. We have a native integration with Outlook calendar that is easy to setup and use in a few minutes. You can also use webhooks to integrate Leave Dates with any other software you run in your business. Here is a link to the integration options, and if you need any extra help just reach out to our support team any time. https://help.leavedates.com/hc/en-us/sections/360004635499-Integrations Kindest, Che
Team leader
Pros:
Easy to use, simple user interface and fast
Cons:
Not much to say about what is not good.
Norton Five Response
5 months ago
Hey Szab! Thank you for a great review. We're really happy to hear that Leave Dates meets your needs. Kindest, Che
The Best Annual Leave booking software
Comments: No issues, clear to understand, efficient and I like the design
Pros:
User friendly throughout and easy to add and remove dates
Cons:
None, it's practically a flawless website
Norton Five Response
3 months ago
Hi Konrad, Thank you for your fabulous review! We're so glad that you think so highly of Leave Dates and have had a great experience. Kindest, Che
Useful and easy to use
Comments: Very positive, it's an excellent tool for any workplace
Pros:
Easy to use, app is available for reference outside of work hours
Cons:
Ca be hard to find today's date, could be improved visually
Norton Five Response
5 months ago
Hi Harry! Thank you for your fabulous review. If we can help you with the date issue, send us a support request any time and we'll work out why this might be happening for you. Kindest, Che
Good but could be even better!
Comments: It's good but I think it could be even better if you add in extra features such a a comparison function.
Pros:
UI is easy to navigate and attractive. Links with Outlook which is good for easy of use.
Cons:
Lack of comparison function between colleagues or team members, you have to look at the company list but then when booking you have to go to your own page in a different layout.
Norton Five Response
5 months ago
Hey Tim! Thanks for your fabulous review. Comparisons can be done by generating reports in Leave Dates, but these features are only available to admins and approvers, depending on the permissions. If you would like any help with this, drop us a support request via our website and we would be very happy to help. Kindest, Che
Leave Dates Review
Pros:
Leave dates once setup in very simple to use for all staff. The app makes it easy for staff to request leave at their leisure be it at weekends on during the week.
Cons:
There really isn't not much to like about Leave Dates!
Norton Five Response
9 months ago
Hi Kevin, thank you for your fabulous review! It's always wonderful to hear that our customers love Leave Dates as much as we do. I will pass this onto the team. Kindest, Che
I LIKE BUT POOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Comments: GOOD CUSTOMER SUPPORT ISNT GOOD THOUGH I COULD DO WITH HELP
Pros:
EASY TO USE UNTIL RECENTLAY THERE WAS AN UPDATE A FEW MONTHS AGO AND I NOW FIND DIFFICULT TO SET UP
Cons:
SETTING UP EMPLOYEES LEAVE AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Norton Five Response
last year
Hey Iain, We're very sorry that you didn't receive the support that you expected. We haven't been able to find a previous support request that wasn't resolved, but we would really like the opportunity to assist you in fixing any issues. If you could send us an email to [email protected], one of our management team can look into this. Kindest, Che
Review of holiday system
Comments: Fantastic been so much easier and allows for much better traking
Pros:
Ease of use and most instant holiday approvals
Cons:
Nothing no cons with it whatsoever, excellent system
Norton Five Response
last year
Thanks for the fabulous review, Luke. It is great to know that Leave Dates is working so well for your large team. Kindest, Che
Easy to operate time management system
Comments: Overall experience is good. Also in comparison with few other products of the same type.
Pros:
"Easy of use" is the most important characteristics of Leave Dates. Variety of features would be of limited use if hidden behind a cascade of menu options. This is not the case.
Cons:
One problem was quite evident - if you enter your absence during the time in the past (can happen, if you back fill your time later), you can not edit it anymore - for instance, you can not move it to another day of you by mistake recorded your time under a wrong date. In my opinion this is a bug and should be corrected.
Norton Five Response
7 months ago
Hey Blazej, Thank you for your fabulous review and your feedback about the retrospective dates, I'll definitely pass all of this on to our product team. Kindest, Che
Easy & quick to use
Pros:
Very easy to use & super quick to submit requests
Cons:
No issues with leave dates as a user, so nothing to feedback
Norton Five Response
8 months ago
Hey Mollie! Thanks for sending in your fabulous review, we're so pleased that you're finding everything so easy. Kindest, Che
Review of Leave Dates
Pros:
the system is extremely user-friendly and I adopted the new system within a week after its introduction. Staff find it easy to use and have a mobile version for them to key in their leave without needing them to call in or write in to apply for leave. Can attached documents as proof of leave
Cons:
overall, i'm satisfied with the product. i think the least thing i dont like is implementing the holidays as i have to adjust it every year. If can implement labour law guidelines in and adjust based on the leave they will have based on the parameters. i think it will make setting up each year easier
Norton Five Response
last year
Hi Damien, Thank you for your wonderful review and valuable feedback. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the holiday adjustment, our development team are looking at solutions to this and hope to change this in the near future. We really appreciate the time you have taken to let us know and please reach out to us whenever you have any more feedback. Kindest, Che