Correct Time Off via Absence Calendar

This article explains how you correct an approved time off request using the Absence Calendar in Workday. Absence‑eligible employees use this process to adjust previously approved requests when dates, hours, or types need to be changed. Requests that have not been approved must be canceled and resubmitted instead.

Quick Reference Guide

Objective or Task:

Correct an approved time off request using the Absence Calendar in Workday.

Instructions:

1. Enter Request Absence in the Workday search bar.
2. Select Request Absence from the results.
3. Select Correct My Absence.
4. Select the approved time off entry on the Absence Calendar.
5. Select the item you want to correct.
6. Update the Type if needed.
7. Update the Quantity per Day if needed.
8. Update Comments if needed.
9. Review the time off request Details.
10. Enter Comments explaining the correction.
11. Select Submit.

Outcome:

The corrected time off request is submitted and routed to your manager for re‑approval in Workday.