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New Year's OOO templates.

Five New Year's templates: Eve only, Eve plus Day, the week between Christmas and New Year, January return week, and routing-aware. Pick by closure pattern.

Quick answer

Most US businesses close New Year's Eve afternoon and New Year's Day. Some extend through January 2 or even 3. The OOO should specify exact dates including return — 'back January 6' is more useful than 'back next week.' Five templates below.

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New Year's Eve afternoon

'Hi — I'm out this afternoon for New Year's Eve, back January 2. For urgent matters: [backup] at [email]. Otherwise I'll respond January 2. Happy New Year.'

New Year's Eve + Day

'Hi — I'm out December 31 and January 1 for the New Year holiday. For urgent matters: [backup]. I'll respond January 2. Happy New Year.'

Christmas through New Year week

'Hi — our office is closed from December 25 through January 2 for the holidays. We'll respond to your email when we return on January 3. For urgent matters during this window: [backup]. Wishing you a peaceful close to the year.'

Extended January return

'Hi — I'm out for an extended winter break through [January date]. For urgent matters: [backup]. I'll respond to your email when I return.'

With routing URL

'Hi — I'm out through [date] for the New Year break. For urgent matters: [URL] (routes to the right person immediately). For everything else, I'll respond when I'm back.'

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