Christmas is almost upon us once again! As many of you are gearing up to step away from your hectic work routines and enjoy the holiday season with loved ones, embark on a skiing adventure, or catch up on all the fantastic shows you’ve overlooked, we can’t help but get organised. And we’re here to help you do just that! At TVAC, we’re organised by nature, so we’ve put together some fun and unique Christmas out-of-office templates you can copy and paste this festive season before you sign off until next year!
Many people opt for a ‘short and to the point’, no-nonsense message, but heck, it’s Christmas! Why not get a little creative and have some fun?
With that said, here are some unique Christmas out-of-office templates for you to enjoy. Feel free to copy and paste them for your own use.
Short and to the point
[Salutation],
I appreciate your email. I am currently away from the office, enjoying the holiday season, and will be unavailable from [start date] to [end date]. I will respond to your email promptly upon my return.
For urgent matters, please reach out to [insert name, email, or phone].
Warm wishes for a joyous holiday season,
[Your Name]
The fun GIF
Greetings!
I’m currently on a week-long break, away from [date] to [date], and may have limited access to email. For urgent matters, kindly reach out to [colleague name] at [colleague’s email address].
Otherwise, please take a moment to enjoy this delightful [picture/animated gif] featuring a [type of animal] engaged in [action it’s doing]: [Image/gif here]
Wishing you a joyous holiday season,
[Your first name]
The ‘urgent emails only’ fun message
Hello,
I’m out of the office for the holidays from [date] to [date]. However, I will be taking occasional breaks from binge-watching Christmas films and eating too much chocolate to check my email for urgent matters.
Please resend any messages that require my immediate attention with a subject line of “URGENT”.
If your matter isn’t urgent, it’s likely your note will temporarily be swallowed in a sea of unread emails, to be responded to after I return to reality in 2024.
[Your first name]
The Christmas homework message
Hello,
Appreciate your message! I’m presently away, embracing a holiday break. While I won’t be venturing as far as the North Pole, I’ll be entirely unplugged until my return.
I’ll get back to your message promptly once I’m back in the office on [date].
As you await my return, here’s something useful for you:
[Include a worksheet, tool, video, blog post, etc.]
Thanks for your understanding, and I’ll be in touch soon!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
[Your Name]
The creative message
Hi there,
Thank you for your email! If you’re reading this, it indicates I’m currently out of the office, rejuvenating my creativity to better assist individuals like yourself.
During my break, I won’t be checking emails as vacations are meant for relaxation. I’ll make sure to respond to your message once I’m back in the office on [date].
Wishing you positive vibes for a joyous 2024,
[Your Name]
Crafting out-of-office messages provides a chance to unveil the human touch of your business, bringing a smile to someone’s face. Make sure that the message aligns with your audience, business type, and overall workplace culture.
Wishing you a joyful, creative, and inspiring 2024 from everyone at TVAC!
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