Before you close your laptop and get ready to enjoy the long weekend, there’s one last thing to check – is your Labor Day OOO message ready to go? If you’re not familiar, “OOO” stands for out-of-office, which many employees will be in lieu of Monday’s (Sept. 2) holiday. Setting up an auto-response not only lets people know you’re not available, but it also clarifies when they can expect to hear back. It “shows that you’re conscientious and organized while providing people with the information they need to get their needs met in your absence.”
The process might seem trivial to some. However, if maintaining good communication is important to you, taking 15 minutes to set up a strong Labor Day OOO message can save tons of email anxiety for you and others. A delayed response (even over a holiday) can be perceived as “digital snubbery, a lack of interest or even negligence,” as TexTex Pander puts it. To keep you away from that drama, we’ve crafted some templates that colleagues and clients will surely appreciate.
Labor Day OOO Message Ideas
Option #1
Thanks for your message. I’m currently away from the office for Labor Day and will be returning on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. I won’t be checking my emails regularly during this time, but I promise to respond to your message as soon as I’m back. Wishing you a restful holiday!
Option #2
We are closed for the Labor Day long weekend on Monday, Sept. 2nd. We will respond to your message when we are back to work on Tuesday. In case of an emergency, please reach [name] at [phone number].
Option #3
Thanks for getting in touch! I’ll be away from my inbox and celebrating the Labor Day long weekend on Monday, Sept. 2nd. Any messages will be responded to once I’m back in the office on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. I appreciate your patience. Take care!
Option #4
Thank you for reaching out. Our office is closed on Monday, Sept. 2nd for Labor Day. We’ll be back on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd to answer your inquiries promptly.
Option #5
Thanks for your email. I will be out of the office on Monday, Sept. 2nd for the Labor Day long weekend. I’ll return to work on Tuesday and will reply to your message within 48 hours.
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