Let’s be honest—writing an out-of-office message is usually about as thrilling as watching your inbox fill up on a Monday morning. But Christmas?
That’s different. It’s the one time of year when you can exchange corporate language for candy canes and genuinely make folks grin when they realize you’re unavailable.
I remember setting mine once with just “Gone. Back never.”—my supervisor wasn’t amused, but my coworkers enjoyed it.
Whether you’re Team Santa or Team Sarcasm, these festive auto-replies can let you sign out in style while you’re busy eating cookies and avoiding work chat.
Funny Christmas Out of Office Message
- I’m currently out of the office, probably tangled in Christmas lights and questioning my life choices.
- Away spreading holiday cheer and avoiding spreadsheets until further notice.
- Out of office: Currently on the naughty list for taking vacation days.
- I’ve left the building faster than Santa leaves the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
- Currently unavailable—I’m busy teaching my cat to wear a reindeer costume.
- My inbox is like Santa’s workshop right now: closed for the season.
- Out of office and into the eggnog. Please expect delayed responses and questionable decisions.
- I’m away, but my holiday spirit is still here… somewhere under this pile of wrapping paper.
- Gone to find out if “Jingle Bells” really does get better after the 47th listen. Spoiler: it doesn’t.
- Currently out exploring whether fruitcake is actually edible or just decorative.
- Away from my desk, closer to the cookie jar—that’s just good life balance.
- I’m off duty until January, which means your email is marinating in my inbox like a holiday ham.
- Out of office: Trading my keyboard for cookie cutters and my stress for tinsel.
- Currently unavailable while I perfect my ugly Christmas sweater game.
- Away pretending to enjoy family gatherings and actually enjoying the buffet.
- I’ve left the office to pursue my true calling: professional gift wrapper (I’m terrible at it).
- Out until the New Year, when I’ll pretend I remember what I do for a living.
- Gone caroling—badly, but enthusiastically.
- Currently out of office and out of my mind with holiday excitement (send help).
- Away living my best life, which apparently involves far too much cinnamon and not enough email.
Public Holiday Out Of-Office Message Examples
- I’m away for the public holiday enjoying some well-deserved time off. I’ll respond when I return on [date].
- Out of office for the holiday period. For urgent matters, please contact [colleague name] at [email].
- Taking a break to celebrate with family and friends. Back in action on [return date].
- Away observing the public holiday—because even emails deserve a day off.
- Out of office until [date]. Wishing you a peaceful and restful holiday season.
- I’m currently away from my desk enjoying the holiday break. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
- Office closed for the holidays. Emergency contacts available at [alternative contact info].
- Away recharging for the season ahead. See you bright and fresh on [return date].
- Out celebrating the holidays with loved ones. Your message matters, and I’ll reply promptly upon my return.
- Taking time to reset and refresh this holiday season. Back online [date].
- Currently away for the festive period. Thank you for your patience and happy holidays.
- Out of office mode activated through [date]. Looking forward to reconnecting in the New Year.
- Away enjoying some holiday downtime. Responses will resume on [specific date].
- I’m off the clock until [return date], soaking up quality time with family and way too much food.
- Out for the public holiday—my absence makes the inbox grow fonder (or fuller).
- Holiday mode: ON. Work mode: Temporarily suspended until [date].
- Away from the office to celebrate, reflect, and probably eat my weight in holiday treats.
- Out enjoying the holiday break. For immediate assistance, please reach out to [backup contact].
- Taking a well-earned break this holiday season. Replies coming your way starting [date].
- Currently away living my best holiday life. I’ll catch up with you when I’m back at my desk.
Easter Out of Office Message
- Hopping away for the Easter break—back with chocolate-fueled energy on [date].
- Out of office hunting for Easter eggs and sanity. Responses resume [return date].
- Gone egg-hunting (and probably losing). Back to reality on [date].
- Currently away celebrating Easter with family, chocolate, and zero emails.
- Out of office: Some bunny told me I needed a break, so here I am.
- Away for Easter festivities—I’ll be back before you can say “too much candy.”
- Hopping out until [date]. For urgent matters, contact [colleague name].
- Out enjoying the Easter holiday and avoiding all talk of work like it’s vegetables at a buffet.
- Gone for Easter—my inbox is currently experiencing a chocolate coma.
- Away for the long weekend, embracing spring vibes and ignoring my laptop.
- Out of office: Currently debating whether Cadbury or Lindt makes the superior Easter egg.
- Hopping off until [return date] to enjoy some well-deserved springtime rest.
- Away celebrating Easter—responses will be egg-ceptionally good when I return.
- Out for the Easter break because every bunny needs a holiday.
- Gone until [date], leaving behind work stress and taking only marshmallow Peeps.
- Currently away for Easter—back with renewed energy and probably a sugar headache.
- Out of office enjoying Easter sunshine and family time. See you on [date].
- Away for the holiday weekend. Emergency contacts are available if you really, truly need something.
- Hopping into spring break mode until [return date]. Your email is safe with me (eventually).
- Out celebrating Easter—responses coming soon, but first, chocolate.
Thanksgiving Out of Office Message
- Out of office giving thanks and eating pie. Back to work (and reality) on [date].
- Away for Thanksgiving—currently in a food coma and loving every minute of it.
- Gone to give thanks and probably gain a few pounds. Replies resume [return date].
- Out of office: Grateful for time off and even more grateful for mashed potatoes.
- Away celebrating Thanksgiving with family, turkey, and absolutely zero emails.
- Currently out of office—too busy being thankful for vacation days to check messages.
- Gone for the Thanksgiving holiday. Back with leftovers and a full inbox on [date].
- Out until [return date], enjoying the holiday and perfecting my cranberry sauce technique.
- Away giving thanks for this much-needed break. Responses coming your way soon.
- Out of office: Currently debating whether pumpkin or apple pie is superior (it’s pumpkin).
- Gone to celebrate Thanksgiving—back when the tryptophan wears off.
- Away for the holiday enjoying family, food, and freedom from my inbox.
- Out until [date] practicing gratitude and avoiding all mentions of deadlines.
- Currently unavailable while I feast and give thanks for everything except Monday mornings.
- Away celebrating Thanksgiving—responses will be served fresh on [return date].
- Out of office eating my weight in stuffing and regret. See you when I recover.
- Gone for Thanksgiving break because I’m thankful for time away from this desk.
- Away until [date], soaking up quality time and questionable quantities of gravy.
- Out of office mode: Thanksgiving edition. Emergency contact info available if needed.
- Currently away giving thanks and eating carbs. Back to emails and responsibility on [return date].
Easy Christmas Out of Office Messages
- Out of office for the Christmas holidays. Back on [date].
- Away for Christmas. I’ll respond to your message when I return.
- Out until [return date]. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
- Currently away for the festive season. See you in the New Year.
- Out of office from [start date] to [end date]. Happy holidays to you and yours.
- Away celebrating Christmas with family. Responses resume [date].
- Out for the holidays. For urgent matters, contact [colleague name].
- Gone for Christmas break. I’ll get back to you as soon as I return.
- Out of office until [date]. Have a wonderful holiday season.
- Away from [start date] through [end date]. Merry Christmas and see you soon.
- Currently out enjoying the Christmas holiday. Back online [return date].
- Out of office for Christmas. Thank you for your message—I’ll reply when I’m back.
- Away for the festive period. Wishing you joy and peace this season.
- Out until the New Year. Looking forward to connecting with you in January.
- Gone for Christmas holidays. Responses will be sent upon my return.
- Away celebrating the season. Back to work on [specific date].
- Out of office through the holidays. Have a safe and happy Christmas.
- Currently away for Christmas break. I’ll follow up with you starting [date].
- Out from [start date] to [end date]. Enjoy your holidays—I know I will.
- Away for Christmas. Your email is important and I’ll respond as soon as possible.
Funny Christmas Out of Office Messages
- Out of office: Gone to see if I’m on Santa’s nice list (spoiler: probably not).
- Away until January because December me made promises January me has to keep.
- Currently unavailable—lost somewhere between the Christmas ham and the office party regrets.
- Out of office: Trading PowerPoints for presents and meetings for mistletoe.
- Gone to perfect my hot chocolate recipe and avoid anything that looks like work.
- Away because someone told me “work-life balance” includes the “life” part. Who knew?
- Out of office attempting to survive family dinners and failing gracefully.
- Currently on vacation pretending I don’t know how to check email (I do, I just won’t).
- Away living that Christmas movie life, minus the romance and plus the snacks.
- Out until further notice—further notice being when my vacation days run out.
- Gone caroling door-to-door asking if anyone’s seen my motivation to work.
- Away from my desk and closer to the fireplace, exactly where I belong.
- Out of office: Currently investigating whether “Santa’s workshop” is hiring for remote positions.
- Gone to find out if reindeer really can fly or if that’s just the eggnog talking.
- Away until the New Year—current status: Christmas cookie taste-tester (it’s exhausting work).
- Out of office because “Do Not Disturb” isn’t a strong enough message during the holidays.
- Currently unavailable while I master the art of wrapping gifts that don’t look like disasters.
- Away pretending to be festive while actually just napping and eating cheese.
- Out of office: My current boss is Santa, and he’s way more lenient about deadlines.
- Gone to spread holiday cheer, which mostly involves eating cookies and avoiding responsibilities.
Best Christmas Out of Office Messages
- Wishing you a joyful Christmas season! I’m out of office until [date] spending time with loved ones.
- Away for the holidays soaking up the magic of Christmas. I’ll respond when I return refreshed and ready.
- Out of office celebrating this special season. May your days be merry, bright, and stress-free.
- Gone to embrace the wonder of Christmas with family and friends. Back online [return date].
- Away from [start date] to [end date]. Wishing you peace, joy, and a wonderful holiday season.
- Out of office enjoying the Christmas spirit and quality time with those I love most.
- Currently away recharging and celebrating. Thank you for your message—I’ll respond promptly upon my return.
- Out for the festive season. May this Christmas bring you happiness, health, and hope for the year ahead.
- Away until [date], taking time to reflect on the year and celebrate the season. Happy holidays to you.
- Out of office mode through the holidays. Wishing you warmth, laughter, and cherished memories this Christmas.
- Gone to celebrate the magic of the season. I’ll return on [date] ready to tackle the New Year together.
- Away enjoying Christmas traditions and making new memories. Responses will resume [return date].
- Out of office spreading holiday cheer and gratitude. Thank you for understanding, and Merry Christmas.
- Currently away for the holidays. May your Christmas be filled with love, laughter, and everything you hope for.
- Out until [date] embracing the joy of the season. Looking forward to reconnecting with you in the New Year.
- Away from my desk but sending you warm wishes for a beautiful Christmas and prosperous New Year.
- Out of office from [start date] through [end date]. Wishing you a season of blessings and joy.
- Gone to celebrate Christmas with heart and soul. I’ll respond to your message as soon as I’m back.
- Away for the holidays with gratitude for this past year and excitement for what’s ahead. Merry Christmas.
- Out of office until [return date]. May your Christmas be wrapped in happiness and tied with love.
Conclusion
There you have it—enough out-of-office messages to last you through every holiday season and then some. Whether you want to keep it professional, go full comedic mode, or land somewhere hilariously in between, these templates have your back.
Pop one into your email settings before you log off, and let it do the talking while you’re busy doing virtually anything else.
Remember: the finest gift you can offer your inbox this year is ignoring it totally. Now go ahead, set that auto-reply, and sleigh your holiday break like the legend you are.
