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"I am on leave today" vs "I will be on leave today"


Last Updated: May 22, 2019

I am on leave today

This is correct

Usually, a person takes a leave from the office for more than a day. So, it might be better to say something like, "I am on leave starting today" or "I am on leave right now."

However, some companies use 'leave days' to describe vacation days. If that is the case, it often sounds better to say "I am taking a leave day today."

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • I am on leave today, so I will not be in the office.
  • I am on leave today, so I won't be able to take your call.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I am on leave right now
  • I am on leave
  • I am taking a leave day

I will be on leave today

This is correct

Since a person usually takes a leave for an extended period of time, you might want to say something like,"I start my leave today" or "As of today, I am on leave."

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I will be on leave today; I will contact you in the winter.
  • I will be on leave today; please contact the main office for additional assistance.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I start my leave today
  • I am taking a leave day today
  • I am taking some leave starting today

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