Request Time Off in the Mobile App

The article provides guidance for requesting time off using the BambooHR mobile app. It outlines the purpose of the app in managing time off requests, ensuring a balance between work and personal life. Users can request time off by navigating to either the Home or My Info sections. The process includes selecting dates, confirming the request details, and submitting the request. Users are informed about negative time off balances and receive confirmation upon successful submission. Additionally, the article explains how to view current time off balances and requests. For those interested in using the web app, instructions are provided for requesting time off through that platform as well. The article emphasizes the importance of efficient time management within the app.

  • Apr 27, 2026
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Request Time Off in the Mobile App
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This feature is included in the Core, Pro, and Elite packages.

How do I request time off in the mobile app?

Purpose: This guide will help you navigate our mobile app to submit, track, and confirm your time off requests, ensuring a seamless experience in maintaining work-life balance. Empower yourself to efficiently manage your time off requests using the BambooHR mobile app.

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Do you prefer hands-on learning? Our interactive guides will guide you through different aspects of your BambooHR experience. We have an interactive guide specifically designed to show you how to request time off in BambooHR's web app. You can use the link below to access this guide. All you need to do is modify the "REPLACEME" with your BambooHR subdomain, and you can get started!

https://REPLACEME.bamboohr.com/home?pendo=BBdYOlMgIS2JivV2Q3Fk8gugffo

Request time off

Requesting time off is one of the main reasons you will be regularly logging in to BambooHR mobile app.

There are two ways to request time off through the mobile app. 

  1. Home > Request Time Off
  2. My Info > Time Off tab > +Request

Select dates

Scroll through the calendar and select the date(s) you would like to take time off. If you need to choose a date range, tap the start date and drag your finger through to the end date. Another way to choose is by tapping the start date and end date.

After choosing your dates, tap Continue, select the time off category, confirm the request dates/hours, and add a note. To submit it, click Send.

  1. Time off category: Once selected, the time off category will show with the year to date (YTD) hours used.
  2. Total hours: The amount for each day will auto-populate eight hours on each day and will show the total at the top.
  3. Daily hours: This section shows the amount of hours listed for each day. If you need to change the amount, tap on the amount and make your changes. Additionally, you will see the options of Full Day or Half Day. (Please note that the Full Day and Half Day options are only available on the iOS app.)
  4. Note: Once you confirm the amount, add a note as to why you are requesting time off. Then, tap Send.

Negative time off balance

If you request time off that is less than your allotment, a negative balance warning will appear before submitting the request.

Request confirmation

After you submit your request, a notification will appear letting you know that you submitted your request successfully.

Current balances and requests

There are two ways to view current time off balances. 

  1. Home: From Home, click on the Time Off tab and then select a time off category. The balance will show under the category name.
  2. My Info: From My Info, click on the Time Off tab and then view the Current Balances section.

There are two ways to view current time off requests. 

  1. Home
    1. Start at Home.
    2. Click on the Time Off tab.
    3. Select the time off category.
    4. View the Scheduled Time Off list.
    5. Choose the specific time off date to view details.
  2. My Info
    1. Start at My Info.
    2. Click on the Time Off tab.
    3. View the Current Balances section.
    4. Select a time off category.
    5. Browse the Scheduled Time Off list.
    6. Choose the specific time off date to view details.
Do you want to request time off in the web app?

To request time off in the web app, navigate to the Time Off widget on BambooHR Home.* Click Request Time Off.

  1. Select the date(s) you need to take time off. If you are only requesting one day, the start date and end date will be the same.
  2. Select the category of time off you are requesting.
  3. The dates you need to take time off will pop up, and the amount of time (hours or days) will be auto-filled. If you need to edit the number of hours, click in the amount box to update it.
  4. Add a note for the approver(s).
  5. Click Send Request to submit your time off request for approval. Once the approver(s) decide on your request, you will receive an email notification. 

*If you are not using BambooHR® Time & Attendance, you will see the Request Time Off button in the My Info widget on Home. 

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