# How do I request time off?

Open My Calendar, create a new request, choose the absence type and dates, then send it for approval.

Open in Kinmu: <https://my.kinmu.app/en/dashboard/my-calendar>

## On the web

1. ### Open **My Calendar**

   On your phone, use the menu button to open the menu first.

2. ### Start a request

   Select **New request**.

   A form opens with **Absence type**, **Dates** and **Observations**.

3. ### Choose the absence type

   In **Absence type**, select Holidays, Remote Work or another option available in your company.

   After you select it:

   ![Absence type selector expanded in the request form](https://kinmu.app/help/en/k0002-03.webp)

4. ### Set the dates

   In **Dates**, select the day or range you need. On mobile, confirm with **Select date**.

   After you select it:

   ![Dates picker open in the request form](https://kinmu.app/help/en/k0002-04.webp)

5. ### Add a note (optional)

   Turn on **Observations** and type your note in **Add observation**.

   After you select it:

   ![Observations enabled in the request form](https://kinmu.app/help/en/k0002-04b.webp)

6. ### Send the request

   Select **Create request** to send it.

   The request appears in **My Calendar** with its status.

## Watch it

See the whole process in 49 seconds.

[How to Request Time Off or Vacation in Kinmu](https://kinmu.app/videos/ayuda-request-time-off-k0002-en.6d59e484.mp4)

## If you don't see it

- If you see “You already have another absence request that overlaps these dates.”, choose dates that do not overlap that request.
- If you see “You don't have enough available hours or days for this absence.”, check your balance or ask your manager.

## Common questions

### Where can I find my request?

Open **My Calendar** to see your request and its status.

### Why can’t I request these dates?

You may have an overlapping request or insufficient balance for the selected absence type.

## Result

Your request appears in **My Calendar** with its absence type, dates and status.