Thanksgiving OOO templates.
Five Thanksgiving templates: just Thursday-Friday off, extended Thanksgiving week, family-focused tone, professional, and the routing-aware version. Pick by closure length.
Five Thanksgiving templates: just Thursday-Friday off, extended Thanksgiving week, family-focused tone, professional, and the routing-aware version. Pick by closure length.
Most US offices close Thursday and Friday around Thanksgiving. Some close the entire week. Whichever you pick, the OOO should specify exact dates (people forget Thursday and Friday vs. just Thursday) and offer a backup contact for genuine emergencies.
'Hi — I'm out of office for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, back in on Monday. For urgent matters: [backup]. Otherwise I'll respond Monday morning. Happy Thanksgiving.'
'Hi — I'm out of office the entire Thanksgiving week ([start] through [end]). I'll respond to your email when I return on [date]. For urgent matters during this window, please contact [backup]. Happy Thanksgiving.'
'Hi — I'm with family for Thanksgiving from [start] through [end]. I'll respond to your email when I'm back. For urgent matters: [backup]. Wishing you a warm Thanksgiving with your people.'
'Thank you for your email. Our office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving from [start] through [end]. We will respond to your inquiry upon our return. For urgent matters, please contact [name] at [email].'
'Hi — I'm out of office for Thanksgiving through [date]. For urgent matters: [URL] (routes to the right person immediately). Otherwise I'll respond when I'm back.'
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