As the holiday season approaches, it is important to let your colleagues, clients, and contacts know that you will be away for the holidays and when to expect a response. An out of office email message is a great way to do this. Here are five examples of out of office email messages for the holidays.
Out of office messages for the holidays: Examples
Out of office message Option 1: Short and Sweet
Hi,
Thank you for your email. I am out of the office until [date] and will respond to your message at that time. Have a wonderful holiday season!
Best,
[Your name]
Out of office message Option 2: Professional
Hi,
Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office and will return on [date]. During this time, I will not be able to respond to messages. If you require immediate assistance, please contact [name and contact information]. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season!
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Out of office message Option 3: Friendly
Hi,
Thank you for your email! I am currently out of the office for the holidays but will be back on [date]. In the meantime, I wish you and your family a very happy holiday season.
Thanks,
[Your name]
Out of office message Option 4: Personalized
Hi,
Thank you for your email. I am currently out of the office and will return on [date]. I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season and will respond to your message when I return.
Best,
[Your name]
Out of office message Option 5: Funny
Hey there!
Thank you for your email! I am currently out of the office and will return on [date]. I’ll be sure to respond to your message then, as I’m sure Santa will be too busy to help. Have a great holiday season!
Cheers,
[Your name]
Here are some other funny examples of out-of-office messages.
Here are some general tips to keep in mind while drafting your out-of-office message for the holidays.
1. Set expectations
Let the recipient know when you will be away and when you will be back. This will help manage their expectations and let them know when they can expect a response from you.
2. Include contact information for other team members
Provide the contact information for other team members who can help if needed in your out of office message for the holidays. This will ensure that the recipient can get the help they need in your absence.
3. Make it light-hearted
Make sure to include an appropriate holiday greeting and some light-hearted humor in your out of office message. This will make it more personable and will make it more likely to be read.
4. Keep it professional
Even though you want to make your out of office message personable, it’s important to remember to keep it professional. Avoid using slang or making inappropriate jokes.
5. Use autoresponder
If you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, consider using an autoresponder to send out your out of office message. This will ensure that your message is sent out to all emails in a timely manner. This is the most critical part of an out-of-office message for the holidays — unless you set on your autoresponder, all your effort will be for nothing! 🙂
No matter which out of office email message you choose, using one is a great way to let your contacts know that you’re away from the office and when to expect a response. Have a wonderful holiday season!