diff --git a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py
index e26f688dacd..c741e86a4cb 100644
--- a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py
+++ b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py
@@ -917,6 +917,8 @@ class HolidaysRequest(models.Model):
         if self.validation_type == 'manager' or (self.validation_type == 'both' and self.state == 'confirm'):
             if self.employee_id.leave_manager_id:
                 responsible = self.employee_id.leave_manager_id
+            elif self.employee_id.parent_id.user_id:
+                responsible = self.employee_id.parent_id.user_id
         elif self.validation_type == 'hr' or (self.validation_type == 'both' and self.state == 'validate1'):
             if self.holiday_status_id.responsible_id:
                 responsible = self.holiday_status_id.responsible_id