Here are a few examples of out-of-office messages you could use during the Thanksgiving holiday:
**Simple and Straightforward**
"I'm taking a break to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. I'll respond to your email when I return on [date]. Thank you for your understanding!"
**Friendly and Appreciative**
"Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'll be out of the office from [date] to [date], but will get back to you as soon as possible after my return. Thanks for your patience and happy holidays!"
**Personalized with a Touch of Humor**
"Get ready for a turkey-filled week ahead! I'll be enjoying some well-deserved R&R with loved ones, and won't be checking emails until [date]. Don't worry, I'll respond promptly when I get back. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!"
**Formal and Professional**
"This office will be closed on [date] in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. I will respond to your email upon my return on [date]. Thank you for your understanding and happy holidays!"
Remember to customize your message according to your audience, tone, and work style. You could also add a note about what kind of response you'll provide when you get back (e.g., "I'll prioritize urgent matters and respond within 24 hours").
Here are some humorous out-of-office message ideas for Thanksgiving:
1. "Wishing you a Turkey-tastic Thanksgiving! I'm currently stuffed with tryptophan and won't be checking emails until the tryptophan coma wears off."
2. "I'm trading in my keyboard for a fork and knife this week. Happy Thanksgiving, and don't forget to stretch before eating that extra slice of pie"
3. "Gobbling up some quality time with family and friends. My email will be back in the game once I've finished making memories (and maybe some embarrassing Thanksgiving stories)"
4. "Out of office for a few days, but not out of snacks. Wishing you a harvest-ful Thanksgiving, filled with good food, good company, and no awkward turkey-lifting moments"
5. "Time to put my feet up (or should I say, put my napkin down?) and give thanks. My email will be back in action after the holiday weekend, but for now, it's all about the pumpkin pie"
6. "I'm taking a break from making deals to make memories with loved ones. Wishing you a Thanksgiving as cozy as your favorite sweater"
7. "Out of office and into the arms of my favorite aunt (just kidding, it's actually my couch). Don't worry, I'll be back to normal email speed once the tryptophan wears off"
8. "Thanksgiving is all about gratitude... for food, family, friends, and a good internet connection. Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend!"
9. "Gone fishing (or rather, gone stuffing) for the next few days. My email will be back in the water once I've caught up on some well-deserved R&R"
10. "I'm trading my mouse for a drumstick and taking a break from emails to focus on the things that truly matter: food, football, and family"
Feel free to modify them to fit your tone and style!
Here are some examples of simple out-of-office messages you can use to notify people that your office is closed on a public holiday:
**General Message:**
"Hello,
Our office will be closed on [holiday name] in observance of the public holiday. We will respond to all emails and messages when we return to work on [next business day]. Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards, [Your Name]"
**Example for Christmas or New Year's:**
"Wishing you a joyous holiday season!
Our office will be closed from [date] to [date] in observance of Christmas/New Year's. We will respond to all emails and messages when we return to work on [next business day]. Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards, [Your Name]"
**Example for Thanksgiving:**
"Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, [date], to allow our team to spend time with loved ones. We will respond to all emails and messages when we return to work on [next business day]. Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards, [Your Name]"
**Example for 4th of July:**
"Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July!
Our office will be closed on Independence Day, [date], in observance of the holiday. We will respond to all emails and messages when we return to work on [next business day]. Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards, [Your Name]"
Remember to customize the message according to the specific holiday and your company's culture and tone.
When creating an out-of-office (OOF) message in Outlook for a public holiday, you'll want to make sure it's clear that the office is closed and there won't be any responses or actions taken during that time. Here are some tips:
1. **Use a clear subject line**: Set the subject of your OOF message to something like "Office Closed - Public Holiday" or "Out-of-Office Notification - [Holiday Name]".
2. **Include relevant dates**: Specify the start and end dates of the public holiday, so that anyone sending you emails knows when they can expect a response from someone else in the office (or not at all!).
3. **Explain your absence**: Write a brief message stating that the office is closed for the holiday and that you won't be checking emails or responding to messages during this time.
4. **Provide alternative contact information (if necessary)**: If there's an emergency or someone needs urgent assistance, consider including an alternative contact email address or phone number for them to reach out to.
Here's an example of what your public holiday OOF message could look like:
Subject: Office Closed - Public Holiday
Dear all,
I'm writing to let you know that our office will be closed on [Date] in observance of [Public Holiday]. As a result, I won't be checking emails or responding to messages during this time.
If you have an urgent matter that requires attention, please contact [Alternate Contact Email/Phone Number].
Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to connecting with you when we return to the office on [Date].
Best regards,
[Your Name]
Remember to set your OOF message to start before the public holiday and end after it's over. This way, Outlook will automatically send this message to anyone who emails you during that time period.
Happy holidays!
Here are a few options:
1. "I am currently out of the office as it is a public holiday and our offices are closed."
2. "Due to the public holiday, my office is closed today and I will respond to your message when I return on [date]."
3. "Out of office notification: Due to a public holiday, I will be unavailable from [date] to [date]. If you have an urgent matter, please reach out to [name of alternate contact]."
4. "I am currently taking a well-deserved break as our offices are closed for the public holiday. I'll get back to you when I return on [date]."
5. "Please note that my office is closed today due to the public holiday and I will respond to your message upon my return."
Feel free to modify them according to your needs!
Here are some examples of Christmas-themed "out-of-office" or auto-response messages:
1. **Festive and Brief**
"Wishing you a joyous holiday season! Our office is closed from [date] to [date]. We'll respond to your email upon our return."
2. **Holiday Cheer**
"Merry Christmas! Our team will be taking a break from [date] to [date]. We'll get back to you when we return, filled with holiday cheer and ready to tackle new challenges!"
3. **Winter Wonderland**
"Happy Holidays! Our office is transformed into a winter wonderland until [date]. We'll respond to your email upon our return, refreshed and revitalized."
4. **Holiday Greetings**
"Warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday season! Our office will be closed from [date] to [date]. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year."
5. **Sleigh the Holidays**
"Sleighing the holidays until [date]! Our team will be out of the office, but we'll respond to your email when we return, ready to tackle new projects and make some magic happen!"
6. **Holiday Magic**
"May your holiday season be filled with joy, love, and magic! Our office is closed from [date] to [date]. We'll get back to you when we return, spreading cheer and making memories."
7. **Winter Break**
"Wishing you a relaxing winter break! Our team will be taking some time off from [date] to [date]. We'll respond to your email upon our return, ready to dive back into work with renewed energy."
8. **Holiday Wishes**
"Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a joyous new year! Our office is closed from [date] to [date]. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year, filled with gratitude and cheer."
9. **Snow Day**
"It's a snow day until [date]! Our team will be out of the office, but we'll respond to your email when we return, ready to tackle new challenges and make some snow-mazing things happen!"
10. **Holiday Cheer (Humorous)**
"Warning: this message may contain excessive holiday cheer. Our office is closed from [date] to [date]. We'll respond to your email upon our return, with a renewed sense of humor and a dash of festive fun!"
Here are a few templates you can use to create an "Office Closed for Holiday" message:
**Simple Template**
* **Subject:** Office Closed - [Holiday Name]
* **Body:**
Dear [Name],
Our office will be closed on [Date] in observance of [Holiday Name]. We will reopen on [Next Business Day].
If you have an urgent matter, please contact [Emergency Contact Person] at [Email/Phone Number].
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to connecting with you when we return.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
**Formal Template**
* **Subject:** Notification of Office Closure - [Holiday Name]
* **Body:**
Dear valued customers and clients,
Please be advised that our office will be closed on [Date] in observance of [Holiday Name]. This closure applies to all aspects of our operations, including phone calls, emails, and in-person visits.
We will reopen our office on [Next Business Day] at the usual business hours. If you have an urgent matter that requires attention before we return, please contact [Emergency Contact Person] at [Email/Phone Number].
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you when we return.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
**Template with a Personal Touch**
* **Subject:** Our Office is Closed for the Holidays - [Holiday Name]
* **Body:**
Dear friends and colleagues,
As we approach the holiday season, our office will be closed on [Date] in observance of [Holiday Name]. We want to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a joyous and relaxing time.
We will be back in the office on [Next Business Day], ready to tackle new challenges and respond to your inquiries. If you have an urgent matter that requires attention before we return, please don't hesitate to reach out to [Emergency Contact Person] at [Email/Phone Number].
Thank you for your understanding and support throughout the year.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
Remember to customize these templates with your office's specific details, such as your name, email address, phone number, and emergency contact person.
Here's a sample public holiday out-of-office message you can use as an Outlook template:
**Subject:** Out of Office - Public Holiday
**Body:**
Dear [Recipient],
I am currently out of the office on a public holiday and will not be checking emails or responding to messages until my return. If your matter is urgent, please contact [Name of backup contact person] at [Email address of backup contact person].
Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to connecting with you upon my return.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
You can customize this template by inserting your own details:
* Replace [Recipient] with "Dear All" or a specific recipient if you want to send the message to a specific group or individual.
* Enter the name of the public holiday and the dates you will be out of office.
* Provide contact information for a backup person who can assist with urgent matters while you're away.
To set up an out-of-office reply in Outlook, follow these steps:
1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Automatic Replies" (also known as "Out of Office Assistant").
3. Check the box next to "Send automatic replies" to enable the feature.
4. Set the start and end dates for your public holiday out-of-office period.
5. Enter the message template above in the "Automatically reply using a template" field.
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.
When you're away on public holidays, Outlook will automatically send this reply to anyone who emails you during that time.