6 Creative Out Of Office Holiday Email Templates You Can Steal

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Key Takeaways
  • Presents 6 creative out of office holiday email templates you can steal.
  • If you're the not-so-serious type that likes to add a bit of spice to your emails, you'll appreciate an unconventional OOO.
  • We have 6 festive holiday Out of Office templates that you can use.
  • Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎅 Easter OOO Subject line: BRB, I’m Chasing the Easter Bunny -.

    Word of mouth has never been more important in B2B, and companies all around are seeing enormous value in humanizing their marketing efforts. 

    Dave G. says it perfectly - Write like you talk. And that line right there is golden.

    So why not let ourselves have some fun with our OOO messages and maybe even leave our contacts with a delightful and very unexpected auto-reply.

    If you're the not-so-serious type that likes to add a bit of spice to your emails, you'll appreciate an unconventional OOO. We have 6 festive holiday Out of Office templates that you can use. 

    Just copy/paste it and share the joy.

    Christmas OOO

    Subject line: Ho Ho Ho - Out Of The Office I Go

    Dashing through the snow, to the mall I have to go,
    My cat is waiting for his gift, so from work, I’ve gotta go. 

    I have a gorgeous Christmas tree, but my cat would disagree,
    so I better wrap up his present and he might just let it be. 🎄

    While I’m on this snowy quest, if you have any requests,
    [Colleague Name & Email] will act in my absence, and your needs will be addressed.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎅

    __wf_reserved_decorative

    Easter OOO

    Subject line: BRB, I’m Chasing the Easter Bunny - Out Of Office

    Attention everybody! 📢 This is not a drill. I repeat this is not a drill.

    Somehow the Easter Bunny found (and stole) all of my colorful eggs. 🐇🥚

    It appears he’s disguised and is hiding in Wonderland, so I better team up with Alice.

    Until I retrieve them, [Colleague Name & Email] will be my second in command. 🖖

    “Can’t talk, gotta run” - says me while stress-eating the hidden candy. 

    Happy Easter! 

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    Summer Vacation OOO

    Subject Line: Cocktailing on the Beach - Out of Office

    Hey,

    Thanks for reaching out.

    I'm a bit tied up building sandcastles so I can't respond but rest assured, as soon as I'm done with sunbathing, swimming & Amaretto Souring, I’ll get back to you. 🍹🏖️

    I’m thinking [Date]. That is if the sharks don’t get me. 😋

    If you have an urgent matter that needs to be addressed immediately, please reach out to [Colleague Name & Email].  

    Warm regards, literally 🔆

    __wf_reserved_decorative

    Halloween OOO

    Subject line: I’m Trick or Treating - Out Of Office

    I am currently on a high-level hunt for any, every, and all candy with my kids. 

    So you understand why I can’t reply at the moment. 🍭🍬🍫

    Feel free to contact [Colleague Name & Email] until [Date].

    Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃

    __wf_reserved_decorative

    Thanksgiving OOO

    Subject Line: Celebration in Progress - Out Of Office

    Cider’s mulling, turkey’s turking, yams are yamming! And I’m celebrating Thanksgiving. 🥳

    I’ll be back and will reply to all emails on [Date]. 

    In case of an emergency, feel free to contact [Colleague Name & Email]. He/She/They got your back with anything you might need while I’m away. 

    Well, almost anything - if you burn your turkey, you’re on your own. 

    Happy Thanksgiving Y’all! 🦃

    __wf_reserved_decorative

    Hanukkah OOO

    Subject line: Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel - I’m Out of Office Today

    Hi,

    I’m sorry I missed you. 

    I realized I only have birthday candles at home, so I’m out buying some big, shiny ones to celebrate Hanukkah properly. 🕎

    While I’m gone, [Colleague Name & Email] will take over for me, and I’ll get back to you on [Date].

    The whole fam will sing in Yiddish, so if you’re a neighbor emailing me - Sorry, we’re doing our best to hit all the right notes. 😉

    __wf_reserved_decorative

    We hope these Out Of Office email templates inspire you to have a bit of fun. If you’d like to swipe some of our other email templates, check out: 5 Impactful B2B Email Templates to Say Thanks.

    Have a request for an email template you’d like us to work on? Shoot us an email on events@opensense.com and we’ll add it to our list. 

    Happy Holidays! 🥂

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    Jelena Djordjevic
    Founder at KIND media productions

    Jelena Djordjevic is a multimedia storyteller and the Founder of KIND Media Productions. Known as a "poet marketer," Jelena explores the intersection of creativity and data-driven marketing. Her contributions to Opensense focus on how brands can maintain a human touch in an increasingly automated world, ensuring that every digital communication feels authentic and impactful.

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