Every one of us has to take time off from work every now and then. It can be for celebrating holidays or due to sickness. When you do, it’s important to inform others that you’ll be out of the office.
If you are planning to take some time off, escape from the monotony of office work and disconnect from everything related to your job; you first need to set yours out of office reply.
Here are some examples of formal and funny out of office messages (OOO) you can use as your auto-reply or away message. Choose the one that best fits your role, personality, and workplace environment.
General Out Of Office Messages
Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the office with no email access. I will get back to you once I return. Have a great day!
I am currently on leave and will not have access to emails. Please contact (alternative contact) if it’s urgent.
I’ll be out of the office from dd/mm to dd/mm. For urgent help, please contact me at (email). Have a good day!
I am away from my desk and will respond to emails after (date). If it’s urgent, please reach out to (colleague).
I am currently out of the office due to the holiday. However, you can always contact me on my personal cell phone if you have an urgency!
I’m out of the office right now. For urgent matters, you can reach me on my cellphone. Have a great day!
I will not be able to answer your queries from dd/mm to dd/mm this week. If you need immediate assistance, feel free to contact me on my personal cellphone.
I apologize for the inconvenience. I’m currently unavailable. Don’t hesitate to contact me via cellphone if you need immediate assistance!
Hello, thank you for reaching out. I’m out of the office until (date). If it’s an emergency, contact me personally.
Hey, I’m out of the office for (days). I’ll check my emails but for urgent matters, please contact my colleague, (colleague name). Thank you!
Hello, I’m out of the office currently and will be back on (date). There are high chances I might not be available in email too. I’ll get back to you right after I come back. Have a great day, thank you!
Hi, I’m out of the office until further notice. If you need urgent help, contact my colleagues. Otherwise, I’ll reply once I return. I hope you have a good day!
Hey, I’ll be away until (date) and won’t check emails. Leave your messages, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I come back. Have a great day!
Thank you for reaching out. I am currently out of the office with limited access to email. If urgent, contact me at (cell no).
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Keep your OOO messages short and clear. If needed, mention an alternative contact for urgent matters.
Holiday Out of Office Messages
Happy holidays! I’m away from the office and will respond when I return on (date). Wishing you a joyful celebration!
Thank you for your message! I’m on a holiday break and will respond after (date). Have a wonderful time!
I am currently out of the office for celebrating the holiday with my family and loved ones. Thank you for your message. I will reach back to you right in the first hour tomorrow.
I am not available at my desk right now. I’ll be sure to reach back to you when I’m back at the office. Till then, enjoy the holiday!
Hello, I’m currently unavailable because of my Christmas vacation. I’ll be unreachable for (amount of days) and will get to you as soon as the holiday ends. If it is urgent, you can reach me through email. Enjoy your vacation! Merry Christmas!
My sincere apology to you for not being able to answer your mail. Feel free to leave your message at (e-mail) so that other elves in the office can help you out.
Hey, our office is closed for Republic Day. For emergencies, contact me personally. Otherwise, leave a message, and I’ll reply tomorrow. Have a great day!
Hello, our office is closed for the New Year holiday. I’ll respond after (date). Leave a message or contact me personally if urgent. Enjoy your holiday!
Greetings, I’m out of the office for Diwali and will return on (date). I’ll reply once I’m back. Happy Diwali!
Hey there, thank you for your message. I took a short vacation because of Holi and will be unavailable till (date). You can leave a message, and I will get back to you as soon as possible, but if it is an emergency, you can contact my colleague. Happy Holi!
Hello, everyone at our office is currently out for their Thanksgiving vacation. You can email me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you, and have an amazing thanksgiving!
Hi there, I am currently out of the office because of Yom Kippur. I’ll be back on (date) hopefully. If it is an emergency, you can reach me through calls. Otherwise, I will get back to you as soon as I come back. Thank you.
Greetings, I will be unavailable from (date) to (date) for my Eid holiday. You can leave a message, or for immediate assistance, you can reach out to my colleague. Thank you.
Hello, I am currently unavailable due to veteran day. I will be back on (date) and will start responding to emails and messages as soon as I get back. Thank you for being so cooperative.
Hey there, I’m on vacation for a few days as I’m getting married. I will be back at work on (date), and I will still respond to emails. Otherwise, you can leave a message, and I’ll get back to you. Thank you for understanding.
Thanks for contacting me. I am currently unavailable at the office mail. I am sure to return back on (date). Till then, enjoy the holiday!
I am sorry to inform you that I will be completely disconnected from my inbox from dd/mm to dd/mm due to the holidays. For your time-sensitive message, please contact at (mail).
Sick Leave Out of Office Messages
I would very much love to assist you with your queries but unfortunately, I’m currently out of the office due to sickness. I will respond to you as soon as I return.
Hello there! I’m out sick for two days. I will return back as soon as I recover. In the meantime, you can contact my colleagues for immediate assistance!
I am currently not available due to sickness. If you think your message is urgent, please respond with ‘URGENT’ on the subject line. I will try my best to assist you!
I developed a fever yesterday and today I’ll not be available at the office. Please leave your message here so I can reach back to you as soon as I recover. Sorry for the inconvenience!
For your kind information, I am out of the office today for sudden sickness. Please contact (name) for immediate assistance. Thank you!
I am out of the office for sickness today and I have limited e-mail access. So, please be patient if you experience any delay in my response. Thank you!
Birthday Out of Office Messages
Hello, I am currently out of the office celebrating my birthday. But you are welcome to reach out to me personally for urgent matters. Thank you.
Hey, I’m taking the day off for my birthday. I’ll be back tomorrow! If urgent, feel free to call me.
Hi, I’m off today celebrating my birthday. Thanks for understanding! I’ll reply when I return.
Thanks for your birthday wishes! I’m taking a short break today and will catch up with you soon.
Hey there, thank you for contacting me. I am currently out of the office celebrating my birthday with my loved ones. I will be back on (date) and get back to you in the first hour when I get back. Thanks!
Hello, my sincerest apologies for not being available at the office due to some family arrangements for my birthday today. If you have any emergencies, you can contact me tomorrow morning or give me a call. Thank you!
Hello, I’m currently out of the office, took a day off to celebrate my birthday, and I’ll be back on (date). Till then, I won’t be able to respond to emails. If it is urgent, you can reach out to me personally. Thank you!
Hey, I’ll be out of the office for some time and will be on (date). I’m out celebrating my birthday with my loved ones. If it’s an emergency, you can ask my Assistant to contact me. If not, leave a message here, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I get back. Thank you.
Hi there, I’m on leave today for my birthday. If you need help, please contact my colleague (name/number/email).
Just a quick note to let you know I won’t be available today due to my birthday celebration. Please bear with the delay. Thanks for your understanding.
Thanks a lot for the birthday wishes. I’m away on a birthday celebration and will be back soon. Your emails brought a smile to my face, and I can’t wait to be in touch again.
Funny Out Of The Office Messages
Although I am out of the office on vacation right now, I have no problem responding to your emails. Feel free to interrupt me from having fun on vacation.
Thank you for reaching out. I will contact you back as soon as I return to the office from the family vacation me and my wife waited for so long.
Hello, I am currently unavailable and out of the office because I am enjoying my life right now. I will get back to you when I finish having the time of my life. Talk to you later!
Hey there, I’m out on vacation for a few days. I do have access to emails and phones, but I won’t be responding to anything related to work, unfortunately. Thanks!
Hello, thank you for reaching out. I’m out on vacation and praying that I find a treasure so that I don’t have to come back. But unfortunately, if I do come back, I’ll respond as soon as possible.
I will be out of the office on vacation from dd/mm to ‘my wife knows when it will end’. If you need urgent assistance, keep praying to God until I return.
I’m not out of the office. I’m ignoring you.
Thank you for interrupting me on my vacation. I will reach back to you as I return to the office. Till then, I’ll be enjoying some peanuts and cracker jacks with my family. Wish me good luck!
Hey there, if you are trying to contact me, don’t. Because I took a vacation after so long, I’ll ignore every message till I get back. Please wait for my vacation to end so that I can get back to you. Thank you!
Hello, I finally got to go out on vacation. If you think it is an emergency and have to contact me, email me at interruptingvacations@gmail.com. Till then, enjoy your days! I will get back to you when I come back.
(For men only) I am currently out of the office on maternity leave.
I am attending training for one week. Don’t expect any difference when I return. I’m out of the office and probably drinking.
I’m away from my desk at the moment. My cubicle and computer are still here, but someone took my desk. I have gone off to look for it.
I will be out of the office for the rest of the day without access to email. If this is an emergency, please call emergency services.
I am currently out of the office and probably out-of-my-mind drunk. Enjoy your workweek.
Out of the Office Messages After Retirement
Hey there, thank you for your attempt to connect with me, but I’m no longer with this company anymore. If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with my colleague. Thank you.
Hello, Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, I’m no longer working for this company, if you need any further assistance, please contact at (insert mail). I appreciate your support all over the years.
Hello, as of (date), I’m no longer affiliated with this company anymore due to retiring from the job and unfortunately cannot answer your query. You may contact the company directly for any further assistance or queries. Thank you!
Hey there, I’ll no longer be able to answer any of your queries due to an immediate retirement from the company for some personal reasons. If you still have any inquiries, try reaching out at (insert email). Thank you.
Hello, I appreciate your concern in communicating with me, but unfortunately, I have retired from this company. I appreciate your support over the years. For further assistance, contact the head of the company at (insert email).
Republic Day Out of Office Messages
Dear Sir/Madam, our office will remain closed on this Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience and will respond to your message soon. For immediate assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
Dear client, our office is closed today in observance of Republic Day. We will promptly address your message. For additional needs, kindly reach out to us directly. Happy Republic Day.
Dear Sir/Ma’am, we want to inform you that our office will be closed on Independence Day. Please be patient; we’ll address your requirements as soon as possible. Happy Republic Day!
Hello, Sir / Madam, we appreciate you getting in touch. Our office remains closed today in observance of Republic Day. We’ll resume tomorrow. Happy Republic Day to you, and I hope you can understand.
Valued consumer, we sincerely apologize for any disruption you may experience today, as we are taking the day off to celebrate Republic Day. Please get in touch with us if you need assistance right away. Happy Republic Day.
Hello there, we express our gratitude to you for contacting us. We are currently closed today to celebrate Republic Day. We hope you have a happy Republic Day, and thank you for your support and patience.
Funny Out of the Office Emails and Reply
404: Marketing Manager not found.
I am currently out at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position.
They say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence. I am currently testing that theory. Wish me luck.
On vacation. Hoping to win the lottery and never return.
I am out for the day at a doctor’s appointment. My brain is being removed so I can enter management.
I am away from the office right now. Unfortunately, I will be back tomorrow.
I am currently out of the office. I have a cell phone, but I will not be giving the number out. If you can guess the number, however, I will take your call.
I am out of the office and returning next week. I have incredibly easy access to a phone and email, but I assure you it will not be used for work purposes.
I will be away from work for one week while training. When I return, don’t expect any improvement.
I’m not in the office right now but if it’s important, tweet me using #YOUAREINTERRUPTINGMYVACATION.
I will be out of the office from ….. until … without access to email. If this is an emergency, call 911.
I’m sorry, I can’t reply right now. I’m not away but I’m just hiding from someone, pretending I’m away. If it’s not you I’m running away from, I’ll reply to your email.
I recently quit this job because of emails from people like you. I hope you are happy.
Hey there, could you give me a call instead? I would rather deal with this over the phone. If I don’t answer, just keep trying. I have been having issues with my phone.
You are receiving this automatic notification because I am out of the office. If I was in, chances are you wouldn’t have received anything at all.
Thank you for your message, which has been added to a queuing system. You are currently in 352nd place and can expect to receive a reply in approximately 19 weeks.
The email server is unable to verify your server connection. Your message has not been delivered. Please restart your computer and try sending again.
Thank you for your email. Your credit card has been charged $5.99 for the first ten words and $1.99 for each additional word in your message.
Out-of-office messages help you communicate with coworkers and anyone trying to reach you while you are away. These automated responses ensure clear communication and can be used in almost any situation. They are professional, direct, and informative. Even if you can’t assist the person who contacts you, your message can guide them toward alternative solutions.
Pro Tip: Always include the date of your return and an alternative contact person if needed.
Pro Tip: Keep your OOO messages short and clear. If needed, mention an alternative contact for urgent matters.