diff --git a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py
index 9ddc7b258fa..edc72ad073b 100644
--- a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py
+++ b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py
@@ -731,7 +731,7 @@ class HolidaysAllocation(models.Model):
         self.ensure_one()
         responsible = self.env.user
 
-        if self.validation_type == 'officer':
+        if self.validation_type == 'officer' or self.validation_type == 'set':
             if self.holiday_status_id.responsible_id:
                 responsible = self.holiday_status_id.responsible_id