The President is facing charges of assault and weapons charges in the District Court.
Papalii John Taimalelagi of the Ministry of Justice and Courts said the Chief Justice who is the chairman of the Judiciary Commission has accepted the President's application for leave.
Fepulea'i Attila Ropati, will appear in court on Tuesday.
The complainant in the case is the Ministry of Justice's night watchman.
The president is accused of actual bodily harm, assault and being armed with a dangerous weapon.