Holiday Voicemail Greetings: Examples, Scripts & AI Generator
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Independence Day, Memorial Day — produce a holiday greeting in minutes, swap it on your phone system, and switch back when you reopen.
- Concrete closure and reopen dates — no vague "holidays"
- Same AI voice as your standard greeting
- Ready-made scripts for every major US/UK holiday
- Phone-system-ready MP3 — instant download
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Holiday voicemail script examples
Thank you for calling [Company]. Our offices are closed for the holidays from December 24 through January 2. We'll respond to all messages on January 2. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season — talk to you in the new year.
Thank you for calling [Company]. Our offices are closed for Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 27 through Friday, November 28. We'll reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, December 1. Please leave a message and we'll get back to you first thing Monday.
You've reached [Company]. Our offices are closed for Independence Day on July 4 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on the next business day. Please leave a message — we'll return your call when we're back.
Thank you for calling [Company]. We're closed in observance of [Memorial Day / Labor Day] and will reopen at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Please leave your name, number and a brief message, and a member of our team will return your call.
You've reached [Practice]. Our office is closed for the holidays from [start date] through [end date]. If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial 911. For non-urgent matters, leave a message and we'll respond when we reopen on [reopen date]. Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season.
Thank you for calling [Company]. Our offices are closed for the bank holiday on [date] and will reopen at 9 a.m. the following working day. Please leave a message and we'll respond as soon as we return.
Tips for holiday voicemail greetings that actually work
- Switch early
Change the greeting two business days before closure — many callers plan ahead. - Be specific
"Closed from December 24 through January 2" is far more useful than "closed for the holidays". - Set the response expectation
"We'll respond to all messages on January 2" tells callers exactly when to expect you.
- Mention emergencies if relevant
Healthcare, legal and on-call businesses should explicitly route emergencies to 911 or an on-call number. - Match brand tone
Friendly companies can wish callers happy holidays; B2B law and finance often skip that. Match your usual voice. - Switch back on time
Set a reminder for the reopen date — outdated holiday greetings make a business look closed indefinitely.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I switch to a holiday voicemail greeting?
Two business days before the closure starts, so callers planning ahead get the right info. Switch back the morning you reopen.
Should I mention specific dates?
Yes. "Closed from December 24 through January 2" is far more useful than "closed for the holidays". Concrete dates reduce repeated calls.
Do I need separate greetings for Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year?
If your closures are on different dates with different reopen times, yes. Many businesses produce one combined "winter holiday season" greeting that covers Thanksgiving through New Year.
Should the greeting still let callers leave a message?
Usually yes — but be honest about response times. "We'll respond on January 2" is better than implying someone will call back during the closure.
Can I keep the same voice as my regular greeting?
Yes — and you should. Use the same AI voice for holiday, after-hours and standard greetings so your brand sounds consistent year-round.
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