Text Templates & Sample Scripts for Your Phone Greetings

Outside Business Hours

• Good evening, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Our business hours have ended for today. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep and we’ll get back to you on the next working day. Thank you for your call!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. We are currently out of the office. Please leave your name, phone number, and message after the beep. We will contact you at the earliest opportunity. Thank you for calling!
• You’ve reached [Company Name]. Unfortunately, we are not available right now as our office is closed. Please visit our website at [Website Address] for more information. We will be back on the next working day. Thank you for your call.
• Good evening, this is [Company Name]. Our office hours are over, but we look forward to assisting you tomorrow. In the meantime, feel free to visit our website or contact us via email. Have a pleasant evening!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. We are currently outside of our business hours. Please leave a message with your name, phone number, and inquiry after the beep. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our offices are currently closed. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep. We will return your call on the next working day. Thank you for calling and goodbye!
• Good evening, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Our team has finished work for the day. Please leave your name and number after the beep and we’ll call you back on the next working day. Thank you and have a good night!
• Good evening! You’ve reached [Company Name]. Our offices are closed, but don’t worry — we’ll be back tomorrow from [Time]. Meanwhile, feel free to send us an email or visit our website for answers.
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Our office is currently unattended but we’ll be back tomorrow. Meanwhile, visit us at [Website Address] or on our social media channels. See you soon!

Weekend

• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our business hours end on Fridays, so we are unavailable during the weekend. Please leave a message and we’ll get back to you at the start of the week. Have a great weekend!
• Hello! You’ve reached [Company Name]. We’re taking the weekend to recharge. We’ll be back Monday at [Time]. Meanwhile, please visit our website for the latest updates. Have a nice weekend!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. It’s the weekend, and our team is out of the office. Please leave a message after the beep and we’ll get back to you on Monday. Thanks for your call and have a great weekend!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Our offices are closed for the weekend. Please leave a message and we will return your call on Monday. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy a relaxing weekend!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. We are taking a weekend break and will be back Monday. If you need urgent information, please visit our website. Thanks for your understanding and have a wonderful weekend!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our offices are not staffed on weekends. We’ll be back Monday and look forward to your call then. Until then, have a relaxing weekend!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. We are closed on weekends but will return on Monday. Please leave a message and we’ll contact you then. Thank you and have a nice weekend!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. We are out of the office for the weekend. Please leave a message and we’ll return your call on Monday. Thank you and have a nice weekend!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. Our office is closed for the weekend. Please leave a message and we’ll attend to your request on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Our team is out for the weekend and will return Monday. Please leave a message after the beep and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and see you soon!

Lunch Break

• Hello, this is [Company Name]. We are currently on a short lunch break to recharge. If you have urgent questions, please send us an email. We will get back to you as soon as possible after the break. Thank you and enjoy your meal!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. We are taking a short lunch break to recharge. Please leave your message after the beep and we will get back to you immediately after the break. Thank you and see you soon!
• Hello! It’s lunch break at [Company Name]. We will be back at [End of Lunch Break]. Feel free to check our social media pages in the meantime. Thanks for your understanding and see you later!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our team is currently on lunch and will be back at [End of Lunch Break]. If you have urgent questions, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
• Hello and good day! The team at [Company Name] is currently taking a short break. We’ll be back at [End of Lunch Break]. Until then, we wish you a pleasant break and look forward to your call!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. We are currently on lunch and will be available again from [End of Lunch Break]. In the meantime, feel free to visit our website for information. Thank you and see you soon!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Our team is on lunch break and will be back at [End of Lunch Break]. Please leave a message after the beep. Thank you!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Our team is currently on lunch and recharging. We will be back at [End of Lunch Break]. Enjoy your time, and we look forward to assisting you soon!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Our office is currently closed for lunch. We will be available again from [End of Lunch Break]. Thank you for your understanding and see you soon!
• Hello! You’ve reached [Company Name]. Our team is on lunch break and will be back at [End of Lunch Break]. Please leave a message after the beep so we can get back to you promptly. Thanks and see you soon!

Holidays & Bridge Days

• Hello! You’ve reached [Company Name]. Today is a public holiday and our offices are closed. We will be back on the next working day. Thank you for your call and enjoy the holiday!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. Today is a special holiday and our office is closed. We know your request is important, so please send us an email at [Email Address] or leave a message after the beep. Our team will attend to your request on the next working day. Thank you for your understanding and have a relaxing holiday!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Today is a regional holiday and our team is enjoying a well-deserved break. We will be back on the next working day from [Time]. Please use our online services or leave a message. We will get back to you after the holiday. Happy holidays!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Due to the holiday, we are not in the office today. We will get back to you on the next working day. Happy holidays!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Today is a regional holiday and our office is closed. We will be available again on the next working day. Please leave a message or send an email. Happy holidays!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Today is a statutory holiday and our offices are closed. Please leave a message after the beep. We will get back to you on the next working day. Thank you and have a relaxing holiday!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Our office is closed today due to a holiday. We will be back on the next working day. Thank you and happy holidays!
• Hello! This is [Company Name]. Our offices are closed today for a holiday. We will be back on the next working day. Please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and enjoy your holiday!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Today is a regional holiday and our team is enjoying a well-deserved break. We will be back on the next working day from [Time]. Meanwhile, you can send us an email or leave a message after the beep. We will process your request as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and have a wonderful holiday!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Today we are celebrating a regional holiday and our offices are closed. Please visit our website for information or leave a message after the beep. We will get back to you on the next working day. Happy holidays!

Company Closure

• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Our office is currently closed due to company holidays. Please send us an email or leave a message after the beep. We will get back to you as soon as we return. Thank you!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. We are currently on company holiday. If you have urgent questions, please email us and we will respond after our return. Thank you for your understanding and have a great time!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our office is closed for company holidays so our team can recharge. We will be back from [Date]. Meanwhile, you can email us at [Email Address] or leave a message after the beep. We will get back to you as soon as we return. Thank you for your understanding and have a relaxing time!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our office is closed for company holidays until [Date]. Please visit our website for more information or leave a message after the beep. We will get back to you after we return. Thank you!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Our team is currently enjoying company holidays. Please leave a message or send an email. We will respond as soon as we are back in the office. Thank you for your understanding!
• Hello! You’ve reached [Company Name]. We are currently on company holiday. Please leave a message and we will respond after our return. Thank you!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. We are currently on company holiday and unavailable. Please leave a message after the beep or contact us by email. We will get back to you as soon as we return. Until then, we wish you a pleasant time!
• Hello! This is [Company Name]. Our offices are closed for company holidays until [Date]. Please leave a message or send an email and we will get back to you after our return. Thank you and have a relaxing time!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. Our office is currently closed for company holidays. We will be back from [Date]. Thank you for your understanding!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our team is currently on company holiday and unavailable. Please use our online services or leave a message after the beep. We will be back from [Date]. Thank you and have a great holiday!

Christmas

• Merry Christmas and welcome to [Company Name]. Our team is on Christmas holiday. Please leave a message after the beep or send us an email. We will get back to you in the new year. Thank you for your great cooperation this year!
• Merry Christmas and welcome to [Company Name]. Our office is closed during the holidays so our team can enjoy time with their families. We will be back from [Date]. Meanwhile, you can leave a message or email us at [Email Address]. We look forward to working with you again in the new year. Happy holidays and best wishes for the coming year!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. We are enjoying the Christmas holidays and are currently out of the office. Please leave a message or visit our website. We will get back to you after the holidays. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
• Merry Christmas! You’ve reached [Company Name]. We are on holiday during the festive season and will get back to you in the new year. Thank you and happy holidays!
• Hello, this is [Company Name]. We are on Christmas vacation. Please leave a message and we will respond after the holidays. Merry Christmas!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Our office is closed during Christmas time. Please leave a message and we will get back to you in the new year. Thank you for your loyalty and happy holidays!
• Ho-ho-ho! Welcome to [Company Name]. Our team is on Christmas holiday to recharge for the coming year. Please leave a message after the beep and we will get back to you after we return. Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year!
• Hello and Merry Christmas from [Company Name]. Our office is closed during the holidays. Please leave a message or send an email. We will be back in the new year. Thank you for your support and happy holidays!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our team is taking time off during Christmas to relax and recharge for the new year. We are on holiday until [Date]. In urgent cases, please email us at [Email Address] or leave a message after the beep. Thank you for the great cooperation and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a successful new year!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our team is enjoying the Christmas season and is currently out of the office. Please leave a message and we will get back to you after the holidays. Merry Christmas and a successful new year!

Pre-Answer Message

• Hello! Thank you for calling [Company Name]. A staff member will be with you shortly. Please hold on a moment.
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. We appreciate your call. Please stay on the line; we will be with you shortly.
• Welcome to [Company Name]. We are glad you took the time to call us. Your request is important to us and we want to assist you as quickly as possible. Please stay on the line; a staff member will be with you shortly. Thank you for your patience!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Thanks for calling! Please stay on the line; we will be with you shortly.
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. We look forward to speaking with you. Please hold on; we will be with you shortly.
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. Your call is important to us and we appreciate your trust. Our team is currently preparing to offer you the best service possible. Please stay on the line while we connect you to the next available representative. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Your call is important to us. Please hold briefly while we connect you to one of our team members.
• Hello! You’ve reached [Company Name]. We will be with you shortly. Please stay on the line.
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Please hold on; we will connect you to the next available representative immediately.
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. We’re glad you reached out to us. We want to ensure your request is handled quickly and competently. Please stay on the line while we connect you to the appropriate contact. Thank you for your patience; we’ll be with you shortly!

Auto Attendant

• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. For orders, please press 1, for technical support press 2, and for billing inquiries press 3. Thank you for your call; we will connect you immediately.
• Welcome to [Company Name]. If you have questions about an order, please press 1. For technical support, press 2. For a consultation about our services, press 3 to speak to one of our experts. Thank you for calling; we’ll be with you shortly!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. To speak with customer service, press 1. For technical assistance, press 2. For other inquiries, press 3. We look forward to assisting you!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. Press 1 for customer service, press 2 for product information. We will connect you immediately.
• Hello! You are connected to [Company Name]. For sales inquiries, press 1, for support press 2, or dial 3 for general information. Thank you for your call; we will assist you shortly!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. For information about our services, press 1, for technical support press 2, or dial 3 for billing questions. We will connect you to the appropriate contact immediately.
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Press 1 for orders, 2 for technical support, or 3 for all other inquiries. We will handle your request as quickly as possible!
• Hello, you’ve reached [Company Name]. For customer service support press 1, billing inquiries press 2, and technical help press 3. Thank you for your call; we will connect you immediately.
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. Press 1 for the next available representative, 2 for technical support, or 3 for billing questions. Thank you for your call!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. To reach the right department quickly, press 1 for ongoing orders, 2 for technical issues, 3 for accounting questions, or 4 for general information. Thank you for your patience; we will assist you shortly!

On Hold

• Thank you for calling [Company Name]. All our staff are currently busy. Please stay on the line; we will assist you shortly. In the meantime, enjoy some music.
• Hello and thank you for calling [Company Name]. Due to high call volume, all our agents are currently busy. We value your time and will assist you as soon as possible. Please relax and enjoy our music in the meantime.
• Hello! You’ve reached [Company Name]. All our agents are currently on calls, but we will be with you soon. Please be patient and enjoy our music.
• Welcome to [Company Name]. We appreciate your patience while all our agents are busy. Please stay on the line — we will be with you shortly!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. All lines are currently busy, but we will be with you soon. Thank you for your patience!
• Hello and welcome to [Company Name]. All our lines are currently occupied, but don’t worry — we’ll be with you shortly. Relax and enjoy our music while you wait.
• You’ve reached [Company Name]. All our agents are currently on calls. Please hold the line; we’ll be with you soon. Thank you for your patience!
• Hello! You’ve reached [Company Name]. We will attend to you shortly. Please stay on the line.
• Welcome to [Company Name]. All our staff are currently on calls, but we appreciate your patience. While you wait, feel free to visit our website at [Website Address]. An agent will be with you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!
• Welcome to [Company Name]. Our team is currently on calls but will assist you shortly. Please stay on the line and enjoy our music.

Mobile Voicemail

• Hey! This is [Your Name]. I’m currently busy but don’t worry, I’ll get back to you. Leave me a message and I’ll call you as soon as I can. Talk soon!
• Hello! You’ve reached [Your Name]’s voicemail. I’m not available right now but if you tell me what it’s about, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!
• Hello! You’ve reached [Your Name]’s voicemail. I’m currently unavailable. Please leave a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
• Hi, this is [Your Name]. I’m not available to take your call right now, but please leave a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I’m reachable. Take care!
• Hello, this is [Your Name]. I can’t answer the phone right now. Please leave a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!
• Welcome to [Your Name]! I’m currently out and about but your message is important to me. Please leave a brief message and I’ll call you back as soon as I can. Thanks and talk soon!
• Welcome to [Your Name]’s voicemail. I’m unable to take your call right now. Please leave your name and message after the beep and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!
• Hello! You’ve reached [Your Name]’s voicemail. I’m currently unavailable but if you leave a message I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!
• Welcome to my voicemail, this is [Your Name]. I’m currently away but if you leave a message I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Thank you and have a great day!
• Hi, this is [Your Name]. I’m unavailable right now but if you briefly tell me what it’s about I’ll call you back as soon as possible. Thanks for calling!