81+ Out of Office Message Examples for All Major US Holidays

Major holidays are one the few times each year when you’re allowed a day off from work without the expectation of replying to vendors, coworkers, or even the boss. Some employees and small businesses take an whole week off to spend time with family and friends, whether it’s Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Labor Day weekend, or another one of the US holidays.

And rightfully so. Everyone is entitled to take the day off for all major US holidays… even entrepreneurs in my opinion. No matter how much of a workaholic you are, you need time to recharge the batteries. If you need a logical reason to take a break, people who take vacations have lower stress levels and come back from breaks even more motivated to achieve goals.

If you’re looking for an out-of-office message to setup before the holidays, here are more than a few auto-reply messages you can use.

Out of Office Message Examples for Holidays

• Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, I’m currently out of office and won’t be back until Monday. If it’s something urgent, you can email [name] at [email]. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• Hi there! I’m out of office from [date] to [date] for the holidays. I will try to get back to you as soon as I can. However, you can contact [name] instead if this is something urgent. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.
• Good day! It’s the holiday, so I don’t know why you’re sending me an email but unfortunately, I’m on leave to celebrate it. I can get back to you when I return to office on [date] but if this needs immediate action, email [name] at [email]. Best regards!
• Hey human! It’s the holiday season, my favorite season! This means I am out of office starting today until [name]. If for some reason you need me, you can contact me through [number] but I can’t promise you I’ll be getting back to you soon. Please enjoy the holiday and let’s talk about work when I’m back. Thank you and happy holidays!
• Hi! I’m currently on leave to celebrate the holidays and will have limited access to the internet. If you need to contact me regarding work, I suggest emailing [name] for the time being as I will be away until [date]. Happy holidays!

Hello there! This is an auto-reply that I set so I can enjoy my holiday and get my tan. I don’t know why you’re not doing the same but if you ever need anything from me, you can contact my assistant instead and she’ll take care of it. Happy holidays!

• Thanks for your email. However, our office will remain closed until [date] to celebrate the holiday. If you have urgent matters that need our attention, you can contact [name] at [number].
• Hey beautiful soul! I hope this email finds you well because it’s an automated reply as I am out of office until [date]. I’m pretty sure I finished up all the work that needs to be done but if you need anything else from me, I suggest contacting [name] until I’m back. Sorry and happy holidays!
• Hi there! Please note that I’ll be on a holiday break from [date] to [date]. During this time, I’ll have limited access to the internet. You can still try to contact me if you need to but I suggest sending an email to [name] during these dates. Otherwise, you can wait for my response once I’m back from vacation. Thanks and happy holidays!

Out of Office Message Examples for Christmas

• Ho Ho Ho! Why are you sending an email on Christmas day? I’m currently spending it with my family and have no plans on checking my email. You can wait until [date] when I’m back in the office and ready to face you. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
• Hi sweet soul! I’m currently out of office to spend Christmas with my kids. If it’s something urgent, you can contact [name] for now. I’ll get back to you on [date]. So sorry for the inconvenience! Happy holiday!
• Oh hey! You just missed me. I just flew out of the country yesterday to spend Christmas with my loved ones. That means I won’t be checking my phone or email until Monday next week. If you can wait, I’ll get back at you on Monday, if not, you can email my assistant [name] at [email] for urgent matters. Happy holidays! Cheers!
• Hey there! I’m currently out office as it is Christmas Day! I won’t be back until Monday. If you need me for anything urgent, unfortunately, I won’t be checking my phone and emails until I’m back at the office. You can email [name] instead at [email]. Hope you understand! Happy Christmas too!

Good day! I’m out office to spend Christmas with my family and we’ll be going to a remote island to celebrate it. That means no internet for a few days until I go back to work. If it’s something urgent, I suggest emailing [name] instead at [email]. Sorry! And have a good holiday!

• Thank you for your email! Unfortunately, I’m out office today until Friday and won’t be back to work until [date]. If you need me, you can send me a text message at [number] but I can’t promise that I’ll get back to you ASAP. If you need something urgent, just email [name] instead. Here’s her email [email]. Sorry and have a good day!
• Hi! Hope this email finds you well because I’m currently not in front of my computer staring at it. I’m on leave to celebrate Christmas which you should also be doing. However, given that you sent me an email means you need something. If it’s urgent, email [name] at [email] or if it can wait, I’ll get back to you on [date]. Thanks and have a nice day!
• Hey there! Thank you for your email! I’m not at the office now and won’t be until Monday. I’m spending Christmas with my parents up north and have no plans to let work get in my way. If you need something urgent, email Laila at [email]. She can do anything I can do. PS. Next time, please take your leaves.
• Hi! So sorry but I’m on vacation now given that it’s Christmas Day. I’ll be back in the office by [date] and will be able to reply to emails then. However, if it’s something urgent, you can email Claire at [email] instead. Cheers and a happy holiday!
• Hello! Thank you for your email however, I’m currently out of office to celebrate Christmas with my family. I’ll be back in the office on [date]. But if you can’t wait until that date, just shoot Jason an email and he’ll take care of it. Here’s his email [email]. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience!

Out of Office Message Examples for Thanksgiving

• Good day! I’ll be out of the office starting today until [date] for Thanksgiving! During these days, I’ll have limited access to the internet and won’t be replying to emails anytime soon. For urgent matters, you can contact Lisa at [email]. Thank you and have a good day!
• Good morning! I’m currently out of office until [date] and will only reply to emails when I’m back on [date]. Thanks
• Thanks for your email! This is an automated response to tell you that I’ll be gone for a week to celebrate Thanksgiving. During this time, I won’t be checking my emails on purpose. If it’s something urgent, contact Mara instead at [contact number]. Thank you and have a good day!
• Hello there! Unfortunately, you just missed me as I hopped on a plane yesterday morning to celebrate Thanksgiving on the other side of the world. I won’t be back in office until [date]. Until then, you can email Sara for any urgent matters. Cheers!

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• Dear Sender, good day! I am out of the country for Thanksgiving and will be back in the office on [date]. If you need to reach me, you can call me at [number] but I can’t promise to take calls all the time. For any urgent matters, better to contact Blake at [email]. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey there! Thank you for reaching out but I’m currently on leave to celebrate Thanksgiving outside the country. During this time, I won’t be taking any calls or replying to emails. If you need anything from me, I’ll be back in office on [date]. But for all things urgent, drop an email to Alex at [email] instead. Thank you!

• Thanks for your email. I will be out of office starting [date] until [date]. I won’t have access to the internet and will only be able to check my phone and emails when I’m back on [date]. Until then, all urgent matters can be forwarded to Gina instead. You may contact her here [email]. Best regards.
• Hello! I’m out of office until [date] for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to reach me during my leave as I have no plans on checking my email. However, you can always contact Jessa [email] for any urgent matters. Have a good day!
• Hi! Please note that I’m out of office until Friday to celebrate Thanksgiving. During this time I won’t be able to have access to the internet and thus, please expect slow responses until I’m back. Cheers!
• Good day! I’m on vacation now with my family 10,000 km away from office. I will be out of office until Monday next week so if you need anything from me, it can wait until then. However, for urgent matters, you can contact Gary at [email]. Thanks and have a good day! 

Out of Office Message Examples for Spring Break

• Hey! Thanks for your email but I’m on vacation now until Friday. You can contact Melissa for any urgent matters. Thank you!
• Hola! It’s Spring Break and that explains why I’m on leave today until the end of the week. In the event that you need an urgent response, I’m leaving you Nica’s contact number so you can reach out to her [number]. Cheers!
• Good day! Sorry you just missed me because I’m on leave starting today until Friday. Please get in touch with Brandon for any urgent matters. Here’s his number [number]. Thank you and have a good day!
• Dear Colleague, hello! Thank you for your email. I am on leave from [date] to [date] and will have no access to the internet. If there are any urgent matters that need to be worked on, please leave a message to Daniela [number]. Have a good day!
• Hello! You’ve reached my auto-reply as I am on leave today until the end of the week. During this time I will have limited access to the internet and cannot promise I’ll be able to respond ASAP. But you can always reach out to Bella in case of an emergency or anything urgent. Here’s her number [number]. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

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• Hi! Happy Spring Break! Because of this, you won’t be able to contact me until [date]. But I did talk to Brian to handle all work-related issues while I’m away. You can contact him here [number]. Thanks and have a great day!
• Good day! Thank you for your email! Unfortunately, I am currently on leave and will be away until [date] for Spring Break. My family decided to fly out of the country to celebrate the holiday so I will have limited access to my email. Urgent matters will be handled by Eloisa as I’ve instructed early on. Contact her here: [number]. Cheers!
• Hello, thanks for your email. I am on leave until [date] for Spring Break. I will try to respond to emails as soon as I can, but for urgent matters, you may contact Shane through [number].
• Hi! I am out of office starting today until Friday and won’t have access to the internet. If your request is urgent, kindly get in touch with Faye. You can email her at [email]. Have a good day!
• Good day! I’m on vacation now and won’t be back until Monday. For urgent matters, you may contact Jessie [number]. Thanks and have a nice day!

Out of Office Message Examples for Labor Day

• Hi! It’s labor day weekend and I’m out of office until [date]. You can try to reach me within this time but no promises that I’ll get back to you ASAP. If there are any urgent matters that need to be resolved, you can call my assistant Marie [number]. Sorry for the inconvenience!
• Hey! You just missed me! I just flew to a beautiful island destination to spend labor day weekend and I was hoping everyone in the office will do too! During this time, I have limited access to the internet. You may try to contact me but no promises that I’ll get back to you soon. However, if it’s anything urgent, you may contact John instead [number]. Thanks and happy labor day weekend!
• Hello there! Thanks for your email but I’m on leave until Friday and won’t be back in office until Monday. For any urgent matters, please call Sarah at [number]. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.
• Good day! This is an auto-reply as I am on leave starting [date] until [date] for labor day weekend. I will not be replying to any work-related calls or messages as this is a holiday I’m wishing no one will ruin for me. If it’s something urgent, you may reach out to Camille [number]. Thank you!
• Thanks for your email but this is to inform you that I’m on leave starting today [date] until Friday [date] for labor day weekend. During this time, I’ll have limited access to the internet and can’t promise prompt replies. If you need me for anything urgent though, you may contact Eliza in the meantime. Here’s her number [number]. Thanks and have a good day!

• It’s a good day to go on holiday! But you’re here emailing me. Sad to say, I won’t be back in office until Monday so your email will have to wait. However, for anything urgent, you may contact Mon through [name]. Thanks!
• Good morning or good afternoon! This is an automated reply as I am on a 1 week’s leave for labor day weekend. I plan to have fun, relax and enjoy time with my family. I don’t have plans to entertain anything work-related – those can wait until I’m back. Meanwhile, if it’s something urgent, you may contact Brad instead [number]. Have a nice day!
• Good day! I’m currently out of office until Friday for the labor day weekend. I’m sorry but I will have limited access to the internet during this time so I suggest contacting Clara for anything urgent. Here’s her number [number]. Thank you and have a good day!
• Oops, you just missed me! This is an auto-reply because I’m on leave starting today until Friday. You can try to contact me but I can’t assure you that I’ll reply fast as I’ll have limited access to the internet. For anything urgent though, Stanley can very much accommodate it. Contact him through [number]. Thank you!

Out of Office Message Examples for Memorial Day

• I’ll be away from [date] to [date]. For urgent matters, my assistant Louis will be happy to talk to you. Message him here [number]. Thanks!
• Thank you for your email. I am on leave starting today until Friday [date] and won’t be checking emails. If this is an urgent matter, Jim will be happy to work with you [number], Otherwise, expect me to reply to your email when I’m back in the office.
• Good day! Unfortunately, you missed me as I am on leave today until Friday. If you need assistance with anything, Marie will be the one to work with you. You may reach out to her through [email & number]. Thank you!
• You just missed me as I hopped on a plane away from this city! I have no plans to check my emails during this time so please contact Nate for anything you need. Sorry and thanks for understanding!
• Greetings from the beautiful island of Hawaii. Yes, you read that right. I’m currently in Hawaii for Memorial Day and don’t have any plans to ruin my vacation by reading work emails. You can contact Marcel for anything you need instead [number]. Thanks and bye!
• Hola! I’m currently out of office for the Memorial day holiday and won’t be checking my emails until I’m back on Monday. If you need anything, please do contact Hershel instead [number]. Thank you!
• Hey there! I’m on leave until Friday. Email access will be limited during this time so if you need anything urgent, you may contact Grace in the meantime [number] and she will help you with anything! Thank you.
• So here’s the thing. I’m currently out of office and have no plans to be back until Monday. I can try to check my email once in a while but not promising I’ll be prompt with my replies so if it’s something urgent, I suggest contacting James instead [email]. Thank you!
• Hello! This message is automated until [date] to tell you that I’m having my best time with my family and don’t want to be disturbed until I’m back in office on [date]. Meanwhile, if you need help with anything, Dave is happy to help you. You may contact him here [email]. Thanks! 

Out of Office Message Examples for Independence Day

• Good day! I’m currently on leave and won’t be back in office until Monday next week. For all work-related stuff, please reach out to Susan and she’ll make sure to help you out. Here’s her email [email]. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience!
• Guess what? I’m on leave today until [date]. During this time, I won’t be checking my emails for my mental health. Hope you understand but if it’s anything urgent, Mike is more than happy to help you out. Contact him through [email & number]. Thank you!
• You know where I am right now? Anywhere but the office so I’m sorry to tell you but I will not be replying to any work emails until I’m back on [date]. In the meantime, if it’s an urgent matter, Matt is more than happy to help! Here’s his email and contact number [email & number].

• Hi! I’m off to the beach for the Independence Day holiday and was hoping everyone in the office is too! But apparently, that’s not the case. I’m telling you now that I am not checking my email during the time I’m on leave so please don’t bother sending it. But if it’s life-threatening and you need immediate action, contact my assistant Neil instead [email].

Hello hello! You’ve reached my autoreply email because I’m out on a holiday until [date]. I have no plans on checking work emails so if you need anything from me, expect me to get back to you by Monday. If it’s urgent, might as well contact Millie in the meantime! Here’s her email [email]. Thanks so much!

• Hey, it’s Independence Day which means it’s a holiday! If you’re emailing me on a holiday, you can expect me to reply immediately as I take my holidays seriously. Please contact Frank instead [email]. Thank you and have a good day!
• Hi! I’m out of office today for the Independence Day holiday. For urgent matters, please contact Celine instead [email]. Thank you.
• Good day! I’m on leave today until Friday. I have plans on enjoying this leave with friends and family and with no intention to check work emails. I deserve this break and I’m not willing to let anyone ruin it. If you need something urgent, better contact Michael for now [email].
• Hello! This is an auto-reply because I am not in the office working today until Friday. I am happy to inform you that Selina is very much willing to take care of anything urgent until I’m back on Monday. You may contact her here [email & number].
• Hi there! I am off for the whole week to celebrate Independence day with my family. We will be going on a holiday out of the country hence the lack of updates I will have for work. Please do contact Miles during this time, especially for urgent matters. Thank you for understanding.

Out of Office Message Examples for Martin Luther King Day

• Hey! In case you didn’t know, it’s a holiday today – Martin Luther King Day, and with that, I will be gone until Friday. If you require immediate attention, I suggest contacting Anna in the meantime. Otherwise, you can expect a reply from me once I’m back in the office on Monday. Thank you!
• Good day! This is an automated reply because I’ll be gone for a week. I will have limited access to the internet so an immediate response is not guaranteed for that being. If there’s anything urgent you need to address, please give Mike a call and he’ll help you out. Here’s his number [number]. Thank you!
• Hello human! Did you know it’s a holiday today? Therefore, I am out of office and won’t be back until Tuesday next week. During this time, I have no plans on checking my phone for anything work-related. For urgent matters, please contact Vince [email & phone].
• Good day! I’m out of office until the end of the week. Expect delays in my replies as I will have limited access to the internet. Better yet, for urgent matters, contact Sally [email] instead. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

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• Hey! I’m out of office celebrating Martin Luther King Day which I hope you are too but I guess not considering you just sent me an email. Either way, I won’t have time and energy to reply to that now but my secretary Louise is willing to do so. Please contact her instead [email]. Thank you!
• Hello there! Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, I’m on a week-long vacation and won’t be back until Monday. During this time, I will have no means to connect to the internet, hence, you can expect me to reply when I’m back in the office. However, for urgent matters, you have Mike to contact to while I’m away. Here’s his email [email].
• Hi! This is an automated response as I am away until Friday to spend the week with my family. I will have limited access to the internet so hoping for your kind consideration that replies might be delayed. However, for urgent matters, you can always contact Leslie in the meantime. Thank you!
• Guess who’s on vacation? Yep, that would be me, and obviously, not you. Anyway, I will be out of office until [date]. If you need me, you can try and leave me a message but I’m not promising I’ll get back to you fast. If you need an immediate response for anything urgent, might as well contact Brian first. Here’s his email [email & number]. Thanks and have a nice day!
• Thanks for your email. I’m out of office today and will be back tomorrow. I’ll still try to reply to emails as much as I can but for urgent matters, I suggest contacting Grayson first [email].

Out of Office Message Examples for Veterans Day

• Hi fella! Thanks for your email however, I’m on leave until tomorrow to commemorate Veterans Day, especially for my grandfather. Don’t expect me to answer emails and text messages promptly because I will not be checking them. If you have anything urgent that needs our attention, please contact Maria [email]. Thanks!
• Good day to you! I’m on leave for the whole week. Sad to say, I won’t have access to the internet as I plan on turning off my phone to spend time with family. Any urgent matters can be discussed with Brian [email]. Thank you!

Hello! Unfortunately, I’m out of office for 3 days until Friday. During this time, I cannot promise prompt replies but will try to do so. For urgent matters though, you can direct them to Steph and she’ll handle them while I’m gone. Please contact her here [email]. Thank you!

• Thanks for your email! I’ll be away until Wednesday with my family. You can still send me emails but I can’t promise I will be able to reply fast. For things that need urgent assistance, please email Luisa instead [email]. Thank you.
• Hi and thank you for your email. This is an automated reply as I will be out of office until [date]. During this time, I will have limited access to the internet. Please contact Brice for anything urgent, otherwise, you can expect my replies on Monday. Thank you!
• Good day! This message is automated as I go on leave for a week starting today. The time away will be spent with my family and I expect everyone to respect my time off as I always do with theirs. If there’s anything urgent that needs attention, Mara is always available to be contacted. Here’s her email [emai]. Thank you.
• Hello! Sorry but you just missed me! I am away until Friday and will only get to check emails when I’m back on Monday. For urgent matters though, you can reach out to Daniela while I’m away. Thank you!