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Out of Office Message Generator

Used by developers, writers, and creators worldwide.

An out of office message generator saves you from staring at a blank compose window every time you take leave. A good auto-reply does two things: it sets a clear return date so senders know when to expect a response, and it leaves them with a positive impression. This tool lets you pick from four tones — Professional, Friendly, Minimal, or Humorous — and plugs in your return date and a backup contact automatically. Paste the result straight into Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail. Teams use it for everything from a two-week vacation to a one-day conference trip. No more recycling the same stale message from three years ago.

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How to use

  1. Choose your options above
  2. Click Generate
  3. Copy your result

Use Cases

  • •Setting up a Gmail or Outlook vacation responder before a two-week holiday
  • •Writing a parental leave auto-reply that directs urgent emails to a colleague
  • •Generating a minimal one-liner for a single day out at a client conference
  • •Crafting a humorous auto-reply that fits a relaxed startup team culture
  • •Creating a professional out-of-office notice for a client-facing corporate inbox

FAQ

what should an out of office message include

At minimum: your return date, a note on whether you'll have limited email access, and a polite sign-off. If urgent cover is needed, add a backup contact — this generator has an optional field for exactly that.

is it okay to use a funny out of office message at work

It depends on your role and audience. Humorous replies land well in creative agencies or startups but can feel off in legal, finance, or client-facing positions. Use the Humorous tone here and judge whether the output fits your company culture before enabling it.

how long should an out of office message be

Two to four sentences is the sweet spot for most absences. Longer messages are only worth it for extended leave — parental leave or a month-long sabbatical — where extra context genuinely helps the sender.