diff --git a/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_application/leave_application_list.js b/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_application/leave_application_list.js
index f69b1827373..cbb4b73227e 100644
--- a/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_application/leave_application_list.js
+++ b/erpnext/hr/doctype/leave_application/leave_application_list.js
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ frappe.listview_settings['Leave Application'] = {
 			return [__("Approved"), "green", "status,=,Approved"];
 		} else if (doc.status === "Rejected") {
 			return [__("Rejected"), "red", "status,=,Rejected"];
+		} else {
+			return [__("Open"), "red", "status,=,Open"];
 		}
 	}
 };