Free holiday message generator
Pick the occasion, who it's for and how you want to sound. Copy it for Slack or Teams, as an email, or as a card you can download.
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Your Slack or Teams status
37/100 characters. Set it to clear on Mon, Jan 4. More status ideas
Your out-of-office reply
Off for the break? Write the auto-reply with your dates and backup filled in.
Write itWho's around over the break?
Before you sign off, ask your team when they're out with one link. Their answers land on one calendar.
Try it freeCopy one as it is, or open it in the generator to add your name and company. Bracketed bits are yours to fill in.
As the year winds down, I want to thank each of you for everything you brought to this team in 2026. The wins were great, but what I'll remember is how you showed up for each other. Whatever you celebrate, I hope the holidays bring you rest, warmth and time with the people you love. See you in 2027.
Before everyone signs off for the break: thank you. We got through more this year than I thought possible, and it's because of the people on this team. Please really switch off, and enjoy every bit of the holidays. Happy holidays, and a happy New Year!
This is my favorite message to send all year. Thank you for your hard work, your patience and your kindness in 2026. I know it wasn't always easy, and I'm proud of how we handled it together. Rest, recharge and enjoy the break. You've earned it.
On behalf of everyone at [Company], thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year.
As we close out 2026, we want to recognize the effort and care you bring to your work every day. We hope the holidays give you a chance to rest and recharge. Season's greetings, and best wishes for 2027.
Happy holidays, team! Thank you for a great year. Rest up, and see you in 2027.
Thank you for everything this year. Wishing you a restful break and a happy New Year!
The year is almost done, and so are we. Thank you for an incredible 2026. Your holiday assignment: close the laptop, eat something festive, and forget your password by January. Happy holidays!
Out-of-office replies are on, the last deploy is merged, and the snack drawer is empty. That means it's officially the holidays. Thank you for a great year, team. See you in 2027!
Happy holidays! Working with you all made this year so much better. I hope the break is restful and full of good things. See you in the New Year!
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for the help, the laughs and the patience this year. I'm lucky to work with you.
Wishing you a happy holiday season and all the best for the New Year. It's been a pleasure working with you this year.
Happy holidays, everyone! See you in 2027.
Happy holidays! May your flights be on time, your relatives be kind, and your Slack be very, very quiet. See you next year!
Happy holidays! Thank you for your support and for making this such a good team to be part of. I hope you get a proper break. See you in the New Year.
Wishing you a happy holiday season and a successful New Year. Thank you for your guidance this year.
Happy holidays, and thanks for a great year!
Happy holidays! I promise not to send you anything urgent until January. Mostly.
As 2026 draws to a close, we want to thank you for your partnership and trust. It's been a pleasure working with you this year. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a bright New Year.
Season's greetings from all of us at [Company]. Thank you for your business this year. We look forward to continuing our work together in 2027.
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you this year. We wish you and your team a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
Happy holidays from all of us at [Company], and thank you for a great year together.
Thank you for making 2026 a great year. We wish you a holiday season with fewer emails and more cookies. Happy holidays from everyone at [Company]!
Say one specific thing
"Thanks for getting the launch out" lands better than "thanks for your hard work". One real detail beats three adjectives.
"Happy holidays" fits everyone
For a team-wide or client message, it covers every celebration. Save "Merry Christmas" for people you know celebrate it.
Short is kind
Two or three sentences in Slack, a few more in an email. People read it on their phone between other messages.
Tell people to log off
From a manager, "please don't check Slack" is the most welcome line of all. Mean it, and don't message them over the break.
For team leads
The weeks around the holidays are when half the team is out and nobody knows which half. Forgot puts everyone's time off, public holidays in every country and your release dates on one calendar, so you know who's covering before you log off.
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Thank people for the year, ideally with one specific thing the team did, wish them a good break, and tell them to really switch off. Keep it to a few sentences. "Happy holidays" works for everyone; add "see you in the New Year" if the company closes.
For a message to the whole team or to clients, "Happy holidays" or "Season's greetings" is the safe choice, because it covers every celebration. If you know the person celebrates Christmas, "Merry Christmas" is warm and fine.
On the last working day before the break, in the morning, so people see it before they log off. For clients, the second or third week of December, before inboxes fill with out-of-office replies.
For your own team, a Slack or Teams post is perfect: people can react and reply. For a whole company or for clients, an email or a card feels more considered. The generator gives you all three from the same answers.
Add one sentence about something that happened this year: a launch, a hard quarter, a new person joining. Then sign with your own name, not "Management".
No. The messages are written by hand and filled in in your browser. Your name and company are remembered on this device so next time is quicker, and nothing is sent to us.