Leave management for UK businesses

Leave Management Software
for UK Businesses

Stop chasing spreadsheets and paper forms. Leavely gives you one place to track holidays, sick leave, and every other absence type. Automatic balances, one-click approvals, and a full audit trail. Set up in 2 minutes.

Free 14-day trial. No credit card required.

£8

per user/month

2 min

setup time

All

features included

What is leave management software?

Leave management software is a tool that handles the entire lifecycle of employee time off. From the moment an employee submits a request, through manager approval, to the automatic update of their remaining balance, it replaces manual processes with a system that works on its own.

For UK businesses, the right leave management system also handles the specifics: 28 days statutory entitlement, bank holiday deductions, pro-rata calculations for part-time workers, carry-over limits, and accrual based leave for employees who join mid year.

Most businesses start with a spreadsheet. That works for 5 people. By the time you reach 10 or 15, the errors start creeping in. Someone gets double-booked. A balance is wrong. A sick day is forgotten. Leave management software eliminates those problems entirely.

Everything you need to manage leave

Every feature is included in the £8/user/month price. No tiers, no add-ons.

Visual leave calendar

See who is off at a glance. Filter by team, department, or location. Spot clashes before approving.

One-click approvals

Managers approve or decline leave requests in a single click. Email notifications keep everyone in the loop.

Automatic balance tracking

Allowances, used days, pending requests, and remaining balance update in real time. No manual calculations.

Bradford Factor monitoring

Automatically calculate Bradford Factor scores for every employee. Set trigger points and flag patterns of short-term absence.

Team and department views

Separate views for each team or department. Managers only see their direct reports. Owners see everyone.

TOIL and custom leave types

Track time off in lieu, compassionate leave, study leave, or any custom absence type alongside annual leave.

Free tools vs proper leave management software

Spreadsheets and free tools handle the basics. Leavely handles everything.

FeatureSpreadsheets / Free ToolsLeavely (£8/user/mo)
Holiday request submission
Automatic balance calculations
Pro-rata for part-timers
Bradford Factor monitoring
One-click manager approvals
Leave calendar with clash detection
Carry-over and accrual rules
Audit trail for every action
Custom leave types (TOIL, etc.)
Exportable reports
Role-based access control
UK bank holidays included

Why UK businesses choose Leavely

Built for the UK

Statutory entitlements, bank holidays, pro-rata rules, and carry-over limits are all handled out of the box. You do not need to configure anything.

Simple, transparent pricing

£8 per user per month. All features included. No tiers, no annual contracts, no hidden charges. Pay monthly, cancel anytime.

Set up in 2 minutes

Register, add your employees, and start tracking leave. No onboarding calls, no implementation projects. Your team can submit their first request within minutes.

Everything in one place

Holidays, sick leave, TOIL, compassionate leave, and any custom type you create. One calendar, one dashboard, one source of truth.

Ready to ditch the spreadsheet?

Start your free 14-day trial today. No credit card, no sales calls, no commitment.

Frequently asked questions

What does leave management software do?
Leave management software replaces spreadsheets and paper forms for tracking employee time off. It handles holiday requests, sick leave recording, balance calculations, approval workflows, and reporting. Employees submit requests online, managers approve in one click, and balances update automatically.
How much does Leavely cost?
Leavely costs £8 per user per month with all features included. There are no tiers, no add-on fees, and no annual contracts. Every account starts with a free 14-day trial with no credit card required.
Is Leavely suitable for small businesses?
Yes. Leavely is designed specifically for UK SMBs with 5 to 250 employees. You can set up your account in under 2 minutes, invite your team, and start tracking leave immediately. There is no minimum user count and no setup fee.
Does Leavely handle UK bank holidays and pro-rata calculations?
Yes. Leavely includes all UK bank holidays by default and automatically calculates pro-rata entitlements for part-time staff and mid-year joiners. Carry-over rules, accrual based leave, and custom leave types are all supported.