diff --git a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py
index 4710052e9ec..3ae013f1c1a 100644
--- a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py
+++ b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave_allocation.py
@@ -575,7 +575,7 @@ class HolidaysAllocation(models.Model):
         return holidays
 
     def write(self, values):
-        if not bool(values.get('active', True)):
+        if not self.env.context.get('toggle_active') and not bool(values.get('active', True)):
             if any(allocation.state not in ['draft', 'cancel', 'refuse'] for allocation in self):
                 raise UserError(_('You cannot archive an allocation which is in confirm or validate state.'))
         employee_id = values.get('employee_id', False)