diff --git a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py
index a5c3fe9674f..48c17ca7c49 100644
--- a/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py
+++ b/addons/hr_holidays/models/hr_leave.py
@@ -1596,7 +1596,7 @@ Attempting to double-book your time off won't magically make your vacation 2x be
 
     def message_subscribe(self, partner_ids=None, subtype_ids=None):
         # due to record rule can not allow to add follower and mention on validated leave so subscribe through sudo
-        if self.state in ['validate', 'validate1']:
+        if any(holiday.state in ['validate', 'validate1'] for holiday in self):
             self.check_access_rights('read')
             self.check_access_rule('read')
             return super(HolidaysRequest, self.sudo()).message_subscribe(partner_ids=partner_ids, subtype_ids=subtype_ids)