26 Holiday Greetings
Holiday Voicemail Greeting Examples
A holiday voicemail greeting tells callers three things: that you're closed, when you'll be back, and what to do in the meantime. Add a short seasonal wish if it fits your callers. A simple template: "Happy holidays from [Company Name]. Our office is closed from [date] through [date] and reopens on [date]. Please leave your name and number, and we'll call you back when we return." Pick a script below, fill in your dates, and generate it as an MP3 or 8kHz WAV.
Christmas Voicemail Greetings
For offices that close for Christmas or run reduced hours between Christmas and New Year. Switch it on the afternoon of your last working day before the break (often December 23 or 24), and back the morning you reopen.
Christmas closure
Merry Christmas from all of us at [Company Name]! Our office is closed from [date] through [date] for the holiday. Please leave a message, and we'll return your call when we reopen on [date].
Short and simple
Thank you for calling [Company Name]. We're closed for Christmas on [date] and back on [date]. Leave your name and number and we'll call you back. Merry Christmas!
Closed between Christmas and New Year
Hello, and thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our team is taking a break between Christmas and New Year, and the office is closed from [date] to [date]. We'll be back on [date]. Please leave a message, or email [email address] for anything urgent. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
Reduced hours over Christmas
Thanks for calling [Company Name]. Over the Christmas period we're open [hours] on [dates], and closed on [dates]. If we can't take your call, leave a message and we'll call you back on our next working day.
With an emergency number
Merry Christmas from [Company Name]. Our office is closed until [date]. If you have an urgent [service] issue, please call our on-call line at [phone number]. For everything else, leave a message and we'll be in touch when we reopen.
Thanking customers for the year
Thank you for calling [Company Name], and thank you for a wonderful year. We're closed for the holidays from [date] and reopen on [date]. Leave a message and we'll get back to you then. From all of us, Merry Christmas.
New Year Voicemail Greetings
For New Year's Eve and New Year's Day closures, or the first week back. Switch it on the afternoon of December 31 and back the morning you reopen, usually January 2.
New Year closure
Happy New Year from [Company Name]! Our office is closed on [date] and will reopen on [date]. Leave a message with your name and number, and we'll get back to you as soon as we're back.
Closing early on New Year's Eve
Thank you for calling [Company Name]. We're closing early at [time] on New Year's Eve and are closed on New Year's Day. We'll be back on [date]. Please leave a message, and have a safe and happy New Year.
Back after the break
Happy New Year, and thanks for calling [Company Name]. We're back from the holiday break and working through messages. Please leave your name, number, and a short message, and we'll return your call within [one business day].
Personal phone
Hi, you've reached [Your Name]. I'm off celebrating the New Year and will be back on [date]. Leave a message and I'll call you back then. Happy New Year!
Thanksgiving Voicemail Greetings
For the Thanksgiving closure, which often runs from Thursday through the weekend. Switch it on Wednesday afternoon and back on Monday morning, or on Friday morning if you open for Black Friday.
Thanksgiving closure
Happy Thanksgiving from [Company Name]. We're closed [Thursday and Friday, dates] so our team can spend time with family. Leave your name and number, and we'll call you back when we return on [date]. Thank you for your business this year.
Short and simple
Thanks for calling [Company Name]. We're closed for Thanksgiving and reopen on [date]. Please leave a message and we'll call you back. Happy Thanksgiving!
Grateful for customers
Hello, you've reached [Company Name]. This Thanksgiving we're grateful for customers like you. Our office is closed on [date] and [date], and we'll be back on [date]. Leave a message and we'll be in touch then.
Open on Black Friday
Thanks for calling [Company Name]. We're closed on Thanksgiving Day, but we're open on Black Friday from [hours]. Leave a message, or visit [website] for our holiday deals. Happy Thanksgiving!
Holiday Season Greetings for Any Celebration
Inclusive wording for December, when callers celebrate different holidays, or none. If you close from Christmas through New Year, one of these can play the whole time: on from your last working day, off the morning you reopen.
Holiday season (inclusive)
Season's greetings from [Company Name]. We're operating on reduced hours from [date] to [date], and we're closed on [dates]. Leave a message and we'll respond as soon as possible. We wish you a happy and healthy new year.
Happy holidays
Happy holidays, and thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our office is closed from [date] through [date]. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message, and we'll return your call when we reopen on [date].
Year-end closure
Thank you for calling [Company Name]. We're closed for our year-end break from [date] to [date]. Orders placed at [website] will ship when we return. Leave a message and we'll get back to you in the new year.
Any holiday closure
Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our office is closed for [holiday name] and will reopen on [date]. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message, and we'll return your call when we're back.
Holiday Greetings for Your Personal Phone
Lighter greetings for a personal cell while you're traveling or with family.
Merry and brief
Hi, it's [Your Name]. I'm away for the holidays, probably eating too much. Leave a message and I'll call you back after [date]. Happy holidays!
Traveling for the holidays
Hi, you've reached [Your Name]. I'm traveling to see family and may not have good signal until [date]. Leave a message or send a text, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
The elves are busy
Hi, this is [Your Name]. I can't come to the phone right now because I'm helping the elves finish their list. Leave your name and number after the beep, and I'll call you back. Merry Christmas!
Out of office, work line
Hello, this is [Your Name]. I'm out of the office for the holidays and back on [date]. For anything urgent, please contact [Colleague Name] at [phone number]. Otherwise, leave a message and I'll reply when I return.
Other Public Holidays
For the long weekends and one-day closures during the rest of the year. Switch it on the afternoon before the holiday and back the next working morning.
Fourth of July
Thanks for calling [Company Name]. We're closed on [date] in observance of Independence Day. We'll reopen on [date] at [opening time]. Leave a message and we'll return your call then. Have a safe and happy Fourth!
Memorial Day
Thank you for calling [Company Name]. Our office is closed on Monday, [date], in observance of Memorial Day. We'll reopen on [date]. Please leave a message, and we'll return your call when we're back.
Labor Day
Thanks for calling [Company Name]. We're closed on Monday, [date], for Labor Day and will be back on [date] at [opening time]. Leave your name and number, and we'll call you back. Enjoy the long weekend!
Easter weekend
Hello, and thank you for calling [Company Name]. We're closed for the Easter weekend from [date] to [date]. Please leave a message, and we'll get back to you when we reopen on [date].
Writing
Tips for writing a voicemail greeting
- 01
Lead with the dates
Callers mainly want to know when you're back. Say the reopening date early and clearly, as a weekday and a date: "Monday, January 5."
- 02
Switch it a day or two early
Set the holiday greeting the afternoon before you close, so callers hear it from the first missed call. Many business phone systems can switch greetings on a schedule.
- 03
Set a reminder to switch back
A Christmas greeting playing in February looks careless. Put a reminder in your calendar for the morning you reopen, or schedule the change in your phone system.
- 04
Give urgent callers somewhere to go
If customers can have real problems while you're closed, such as a burst pipe or a server outage, include an on-call number or an email that someone checks.
- 05
Pick the greeting to match your callers
"Merry Christmas" suits many local businesses. If your callers come from many backgrounds, "happy holidays" or "season's greetings" includes everyone.
- 06
Keep it under 30 seconds
Holiday wishes plus dates plus instructions adds up quickly. Aim for 40 to 75 words and cut anything the caller can't act on.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a holiday voicemail greeting say?
That you're closed, the dates of the closure, when you reopen, and what the caller should do: leave a message, email, or call an emergency number. A short seasonal wish is optional.
What is a good Christmas voicemail greeting for a business?
Name your company, wish callers a merry Christmas, give the closure dates and reopening date, and ask them to leave a message. For example: "Merry Christmas from [Company Name]. We're closed from [date] through [date] and reopen on [date]. Please leave a message and we'll call you back then."
Should I say "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"?
Either works. "Merry Christmas" is warm and specific; "happy holidays" or "season's greetings" covers callers who celebrate other holidays or none. Choose what fits the people who usually call you.
When should I change to a holiday greeting?
The afternoon before you close, or on a schedule if your phone system supports it. Switch back the morning you reopen, so callers don't hear an out-of-date message.
Can I schedule a holiday greeting to play automatically?
On most business phone systems, yes: RingCentral, Zoom Phone, 3CX, and Microsoft Teams auto attendants can play a holiday greeting on set dates. Personal cell phones can't, so you'll need to change the greeting by hand.
How do I make a holiday greeting with an AI voice?
Pick a script on this page, tap "Use this script," fill in your dates, and choose a voice. Preview it, then download the MP3, or the 8kHz WAV if your phone system needs it. Our full greeting set can also make matching regular, after-hours, and holiday greetings in one go.