The holiday season is a great opportunity to reconnect with people, show appreciation, and end the year on a positive note. But finding the right words isn't always easy. What should you say to your manager, a colleague, or a client without sounding too formal or generic?
The good news? You don't have to write every holiday message from scratch. With Typedesk, you can save your favorite holiday email templates, personalize them for different recipients, and reuse them whenever you need.
To make things even easier, we've put together 25 ready-to-send holiday email templates for managers, coworkers, employees, customers, clients, and business partners. Simply find the message that fits your situation, add a personal touch, and you're ready to go.
Your manager
Templates 1 to 3
2Colleagues and coworkers
Templates 4 to 6
3Employees and teams
Templates 7 to 9
4Clients
Templates 10 to 12
5Customers
Templates 13 to 15
6Business partners
Templates 16 and 17
7Thanksgiving
Templates 18 and 19
8Christmas
Templates 20 and 21
9New Year
Templates 22 and 23
10Office closure and out of office
Templates 24 and 25
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Holiday email templates for your manager
A holiday email to your manager should feel appreciative and professional. You don't need an elaborate message. A sincere thank-you and a thoughtful greeting are usually enough.
1. Professional holiday email to your manager
Hi Manager's Name,
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to thank you for your guidance and support throughout the year. I've really appreciated the opportunity to learn and grow as part of the team.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!
Best,
Your Name
2. Warm holiday message to a manager you know well
Hi Manager's Name,
Just wanted to wish you a wonderful holiday season and say thank you for everything this year. I really appreciate your encouragement, trust, and the positive environment you've helped create.
Hope you get some well-deserved time to relax and enjoy the holidays!
Your Name
3. Short holiday greeting to your boss
Hi Manager's Name,
Wishing you a relaxing holiday season and a happy New Year! Thank you for your leadership and support this year. Looking forward to everything we'll accomplish next year.
Best,
Your Name
Holiday email templates for colleagues and coworkers
Messages to colleagues can be more relaxed, particularly when you work together closely. Mentioning a shared project or positive experience can make a simple holiday greeting feel much more personal.
4. Friendly holiday email to a colleague
Hey Name,
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! It's been great working with you this year, and I really appreciate all the teamwork, conversations, and support along the way.
Hope you get to enjoy some time off and come back refreshed for the New Year!
Your Name
5. Holiday thank-you to a coworker
Hi Name,
Before we wrap up the year, I wanted to say how much I've appreciated working with you, especially on Project or Task.
Your help made a real difference, and I'm glad we had the chance to work together.
Wishing you a fantastic holiday season!
Your Name
6. Holiday email to a remote colleague
Hi Name,
Even though we don't get to work together in person, it's been a pleasure collaborating with you this year.
Thanks for always making teamwork easy, even across different time zones!
Wishing you a relaxing holiday season and a great start to the New Year.
Your Name
Holiday email templates for employees and teams
If you're a manager or team leader, your holiday message is an opportunity to recognize people's efforts. Focus on genuine appreciation rather than making the email feel like another company announcement.
7. Holiday message from a manager to the team
Hi Team,
As we approach the holidays, I want to thank everyone for their dedication, hard work, and support throughout the year.
We've accomplished a lot together, and I'm grateful for the effort each of you has contributed.
I hope you have the opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend time doing what you enjoy.
Happy Holidays, and thank you for everything!
Your Name
8. Short holiday email to your team
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick note to wish you all a wonderful holiday season!
Thank you for making this year such a positive one. I appreciate everything you've contributed and look forward to another great year together.
Enjoy the holidays!
Your Name
9. Company-wide holiday greeting to employees
Dear Team,
As another year comes to an end, we'd like to take a moment to recognize your contributions and thank you for being part of Company Name.
Your dedication, creativity, and collaboration have helped shape everything we've accomplished this year.
We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year.
Warm regards,
Leadership Team / Company Name
Holiday email templates for clients
Holiday greetings are a thoughtful way to maintain client relationships without introducing a sales pitch. The best messages acknowledge the relationship, express appreciation, and leave the recipient with a positive impression.
10. Formal holiday email to a client
Dear Client's Name,
As the year comes to a close, we'd like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued trust and partnership.
It's been a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year.
Wishing you and your team a wonderful holiday season and continued success in the New Year.
Kind regards,
Your Name
Company Name
11. Warm holiday greeting to a longtime client
Hi Name,
Before the year ends, I wanted to personally thank you for another year of working together.
It's always a pleasure collaborating with you, and I truly appreciate the trust you've placed in us.
Wishing you a relaxing holiday season, plenty of good moments, and a fantastic New Year!
Best,
Your Name
12. Holiday email to reconnect with a former client
Hi Name,
I hope you've been doing well!
With the holiday season approaching, I wanted to reach out and wish you and your team a wonderful end to the year.
I enjoyed working with you on Project or Collaboration and hope the coming year brings you plenty of exciting opportunities.
Warm wishes,
Your Name
Holiday email templates for customers
Customer holiday emails should be friendly, appreciative, and easy to read. Unless you're explicitly sending a promotional campaign, keep the focus on the relationship rather than selling.
13. Thank-you holiday email to customers
Hi Customer's Name,
The holiday season is here, and we wanted to take a moment to say thank you.
We're grateful that you chose Company Name and allowed us to be part of your year.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!
Warmly,
The Company Name Team
14. Holiday greeting from a customer support team
Hi Name,
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for being part of the Company Name community.
It's been our pleasure helping you throughout the year, and we look forward to supporting you in the year ahead.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season!
The Company Name Support Team
15. Holiday email to a new customer
Hi Name,
We're so glad you joined us this year!
Thank you for choosing Company Name. We hope your experience has been off to a great start, and we're looking forward to helping you get even more value from Product or Service next year.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
Your Name
Company Name
Holiday email templates for business partners
Holiday messages to partners should acknowledge the relationship and the value of working together. A little personalization can make them much more meaningful than a generic corporate greeting.
16. Holiday email to a business partner
Hi Name,
As we wrap up the year, I wanted to thank you for your partnership and collaboration.
I've really appreciated working together on Project or Initiative, and I'm excited about the opportunities ahead.
Wishing you and your team a wonderful holiday season and a successful New Year!
Best,
Your Name
17. Holiday appreciation email to a vendor or freelancer
Hi Name,
Before the holiday break, I wanted to thank you for the work and support you've provided this year.
Your contribution to Project or Deliverable has been greatly appreciated, and it's been a pleasure working with you.
Wishing you a relaxing holiday season and all the best for the New Year!
Your Name
Thanksgiving email templates
Thanksgiving is a natural opportunity to express appreciation to clients, coworkers, and professional contacts. Keep the message centered on gratitude.
18. Thanksgiving email to clients
Hi Name,
As Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to take a moment to say how grateful we are for the opportunity to work with you.
We truly appreciate your trust and partnership, and we're looking forward to continuing our collaboration.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Warm regards,
Your Name
19. Thanksgiving message to employees
Hi Team,
With Thanksgiving around the corner, I wanted to share a quick note of appreciation.
Thank you for your commitment, creativity, and the care you bring to your work every day.
I'm grateful to be part of this team and hope everyone celebrating has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Your Name
Christmas email templates
If you know the recipient celebrates Christmas, a Christmas-specific greeting can feel personal and thoughtful. For broader business audiences, consider a more inclusive holiday greeting.
20. Christmas email to a colleague
Hi Name,
Merry Christmas!
It's been such a pleasure working with you this year. Thanks for all the laughs, conversations, and great teamwork.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with relaxation and happy moments.
See you in the New Year!
Your Name
21. Professional Christmas greeting to a client
Dear Name,
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!
We sincerely appreciate your trust and the opportunity to work together throughout the year.
May your Christmas be filled with joy, peace, and wonderful moments with those closest to you.
Warm regards,
Your Name
Company Name
New Year email templates
New Year emails work well for celebrating accomplishments, thanking people for their contributions, and looking ahead to future opportunities.
22. New Year email to clients
Hi Name,
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of our journey over the past year. We appreciate your trust and look forward to continuing our collaboration.
Wishing you a successful, fulfilling, and exciting year ahead!
Best wishes,
Your Name
23. New Year message to employees
Hi Team,
Happy New Year!
I'm proud of what we've accomplished together and grateful for everyone's contribution over the past year.
As we begin a new chapter, I'm looking forward to the opportunities, ideas, and milestones ahead.
Wishing you all a successful and rewarding year!
Your Name
Holiday office closure and out-of-office email templates
Holiday emails aren't always greetings. Businesses also need to communicate changes in operating hours, availability, and response times.
24. Holiday office closure announcement
Hi Name,
As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to share a quick update about our operating hours.
Our team will be unavailable from Start Date through End Date, and regular business hours will resume on Return Date.
If you need assistance before the break, please contact us at Contact Information.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season!
The Company Name Team
25. Professional holiday out-of-office message
Hello,
Thank you for your email!
I'm currently away for the holidays and will return on Return Date. I'll respond to your message as soon as possible after I return.
If your request is urgent, please contact Colleague's Name at Email Address.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
Best,
Your Name
How to personalize your holiday email
A good holiday email doesn't have to be long. Often, one personal detail makes a bigger impression than several paragraphs of generic wishes.
Before sending, consider:
- Mentioning a shared experience. Reference a project you worked on, a milestone, or something you appreciated about the relationship.
- Adjusting your tone. A message to a close coworker can be casual, while a greeting to a new client may benefit from more formal language.
- Choosing the right holiday greeting. “Happy Holidays” works well for a broad audience. More specific greetings are appropriate when you know the recipient's preferences.
- Keeping it natural. Avoid overly elaborate expressions that don't sound like something you would normally say.
Want to make your holiday emails feel more polished and festive? Check out our guide on How to Write a Professional Holiday Email: Etiquette, Tips & Festive Design Ideas for practical advice on tone, formatting, and design.
Save and reuse your holiday email templates with Typedesk
If you're sending holiday emails to multiple customers, clients, or colleagues, you don't need to write every message from scratch.
Typedesk lets you save reusable text templates and insert them wherever you work in supported applications.
Here's how to get started:
- Choose one of the holiday email templates above.
- Copy the message and create a new template in Typedesk.
- Add variables for details that change, such as the recipient's name, company name, or holiday dates.
- Assign a shortcut or use Quick Access to find the template.
- Insert the message, complete the personalized details, review it, and send it.
If you're part of a team, you can also organize approved holiday responses in shared folders so everyone has access to consistent messaging.
Note: Typedesk is designed for reusable text and individual messages, not for building or sending bulk HTML email campaigns. For visually designed newsletters, use a dedicated email marketing platform.
Frequently asked questions
What should I say in a professional holiday email?
Keep it simple: acknowledge the holiday season, express appreciation when appropriate, and close with a thoughtful wish. The tone should match your relationship with the recipient. For more on tone and formatting, see our guide on how to write a professional holiday email.
Is it appropriate to send a holiday email to your boss?
Yes. A short, professional holiday greeting is generally appropriate. You can thank your manager for their guidance and wish them a relaxing holiday season without making the message too personal.
Should I say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays in a business email?
“Happy Holidays” is a versatile choice for diverse professional audiences. “Merry Christmas” is appropriate when you know the recipient celebrates Christmas or the communication is specifically about that holiday.
When should I send holiday emails?
For year-end greetings, one to two weeks before the holiday break is often a convenient time. Send office closure notices earlier so customers have enough time to plan.
Can I use the same holiday email for multiple recipients?
Yes, but personalize it where possible. A reusable template helps you maintain consistency while changing details such as names, relationships, and shared experiences.
A thoughtful holiday email doesn't need to be complicated. Whether you're thanking your manager, reaching out to a client, or wishing your coworkers a happy New Year, a few sincere sentences can go a long way.
Use these holiday email templates as a starting point, add your personal touch, and focus on making the recipient feel appreciated.
And when you find a message you'll want to use again, save it in Typedesk so it's ready whenever you need it.
