Sometimes you don't need a full day off. Team Toggle lets you book half-day leave for when you just need a morning or afternoon away from work.
When Half-Day Leave Is Useful
Half-day leave is perfect for:
- Medical appointments – Doctor, dentist, or hospital visits
- School events – Sports days, parents' evenings, or performances
- Travel preparation – Getting ready for an early flight or long journey
- Personal errands – Appointments that can only happen during work hours
- Extended weekends – Leave early on Friday or start late on Monday
How to Request Half-Day Leave
To book a half-day:
- Navigate to Annual Leave from the main menu
- Click Request Leave
- Select the date you want
- Look for the half-day option (this may be a toggle, dropdown, or checkbox)
- Choose Morning or Afternoon
- Add any notes if needed
- Click Submit Request
Morning vs Afternoon
When booking half-day leave, you'll need to specify which half:
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Morning (AM)
You're off in the morning and will arrive at work after lunch. Useful for early appointments or a slower start to the day.
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Afternoon (PM)
You work in the morning and leave at lunchtime. Great for afternoon appointments or getting a head start on travel.
The exact times depend on your organisation's definition of morning and afternoon work hours.
How Half-Days Affect Your Balance
Half-day leave counts as exactly 0.5 days from your annual leave entitlement:
- If you have 25 days annual leave and take one half-day, you'll have 24.5 days remaining
- Two half-days equal one full day of leave
- Your balance will show decimal values when half-days are used
Tip
Half-days are a great way to use up remaining leave at the end of the year if you have a decimal balance (like 2.5 days remaining).
Half-Days on the Calendar
Half-day leave appears on the team calendar but may be displayed differently from full days:
- Some calendars show "AM" or "PM" indicators
- Half-day entries may appear smaller or in a different style
- Click on the entry to see full details including which half of the day
Approval Process
Half-day requests go through the same approval process as full-day requests:
- Your request is submitted and marked as pending
- Your manager is notified
- They review and approve or decline
- You receive notification of the decision
Managers can see which half of the day you've requested, helping them ensure coverage during the times you'll be out.
Combining Half-Days with Full Days
You can request half-days alongside full days for maximum flexibility:
- Take Thursday and Friday off, plus Monday afternoon – arrive back mid-day after a long weekend
- Book a full week but work Friday morning before leaving early
- Take occasional half-days throughout the year for recurring appointments
Half-Days and Working Patterns
If you work part-time or have a non-standard schedule:
- Half-days are based on your normal working pattern
- If you don't work on a particular day, you can't book half-day leave for that day
- Your half-day deduction is calculated based on your contracted hours
If you're unsure how half-days work with your specific schedule, check with your manager.
Cancelling Half-Day Leave
Half-day requests can be cancelled just like full-day requests:
- Go to Annual Leave
- Find the half-day request
- Click to view details
- Select Delete or Cancel
- The 0.5 days will be returned to your balance
Half-Day Option Not Available?
If you can't see the half-day option, your organisation may not have this feature enabled. Speak to your administrator if you need half-day leave functionality.