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Sign maker, closed until January
Thanks for calling Bluegum Signs. Our office is closed for the Christmas break from Thursday the twenty-fourth of December, and we're back on Monday the eleventh of January. If something can't wait, drop us an email and we'll answer it on our first day back. Merry Christmas, and have a safe summer.
Full closure
Closed with return date
You've reached [business name]. We're closed from [weekday, date] and reopen on [weekday, date]. Messages left now get answered in our first week back. Thanks, and enjoy the break.
Skeleton crew
Reduced hours
Thanks for calling [business name]. Over the Christmas period, our office runs reduced hours: [10:00] to [14:00] on weekdays, closed on public holidays. Normal hours return on [date].
Trades
Emergency call-outs only
G'day, you've reached [business name]. We're on our Christmas break until [date]. For emergency call-outs, ring [phone number]. For quotes and bookings, leave your details and we'll be in touch when we're back.
Orders
Last dispatch before Christmas
Thanks for calling [business name]. Orders placed after [date] will be sent once we reopen on [date]. You can still order online over the break.
Winter or mid-year
Closed for a week
You've reached [business name]. Our team is away from [date] to [date] for our annual closure. Please email [email address] or leave a message, and we'll respond from [date].