Why choose BambooHR® Time Off?
Simplified requests & approvals
Make it easier for everyone to request and approve time off—HR, managers, and employees.
Easy time-off tracking
Track employee time off and analyze trends with a PTO calendar and built-in reports.
Unlimited custom policies
Customize time-off policies to fit your team’s needs: full-time, part-time, hourly, or salaried.
Effortless time off management for a happier, more productive team
REQUESTS & APPROVALS
Stay one step ahead with a simple PTO calendar
Requesting and approving time off—whether for vacation, sick days, PTO, holidays, parental leave, or bereavement—is seamless. Plus, know who’s out and who’s got PTO coming up with the Who’s Out calendar.


TIME OFF CALCULATOR
Know your PTO balance and accruals
Tired of answering, "How much time off do I have?" With our time-off calculator, employees can look up their own PTO balance—cutting down on manager and HR questions while making planning easier for everyone.
CUSTOM POLICY BUILDER
Tailor policies to fit your team
One-size-fits-all PTO policies don’t work. BambooHR lets you create custom policies for your entire organization or individual employees, with flexibility for location, department, or special leave like pawternity.


MOBILE ACCESS
Manage PTO on the go
The BambooHR Mobile® app lets you and your team easily manage time off requests from anywhere. Get alerts via app and email, removing the hassle of manual vacation tracking.
REPORTING
Understand the trends in your PTO data
Unlock strategic reporting with BambooHR. Generate detailed time-off reports in just a few clicks. Gain valuable insights into employee PTO, potential burnout, and benefit effectiveness.

We make time off tracking easier, so you can set people free to do great work
Frequently Asked Questions
How can employees log time off in BambooHR, and how do I track it?
Employees can easily request time off through BambooHR’s self-service portal, view their available balances, and track how much PTO they’ve used or accrued. Managers and HR admins can track and approve requests via a centralized dashboard. Employees, managers, and HR can also manage time off on the go with the BambooHR Mobile App.
Can I use BambooHR’s Time Off feature to see my time off and my team’s time off in the Who’s Out calendar?
Yes, you can! BambooHR’s Time Off feature includes a "Who’s Out" calendar that lets you view both your own time off and your team’s time off. This helps you stay informed about who is out and when, ensuring you have enough coverage for your team.
Is Time Off included as part of BambooHR’s plan?
Yes, BambooHR includes time-off management in all its plans. This feature allows you to track and manage holidays, sick days, PTO, and parental leave without needing any additional purchases or setup.
