Yahoo Auto Reply Templates: 10 Ready-to-Use ExamplesSetting up an effective auto reply in Yahoo Mail saves time, sets expectations, and keeps communication professional when you’re away or busy. Below are 10 ready-to-use Yahoo auto reply templates you can copy, paste, and customize for different situations: vacation, out-of-office, parental leave, short delays, sales inquiries, customer support, internal team updates, holiday hours, temporary contact changes, and automated confirmations. Each template includes a brief usage note and suggested subject line.
1) Simple Vacation Auto Reply
Usage: Short, friendly out-of-office message for personal vacations or short breaks.
Suggested subject: Out of Office — On Vacation
Hello,
Thank you for your message. I’m currently on vacation and will return on [Return Date]. I will have limited access to email and will reply after I return.
If this is urgent, please contact [Alternate Contact Name] at [Alternate Contact Email/Phone].
Best regards,
[Your Name]
2) Professional Out-of-Office (Work)
Usage: Formal message for workplace absences, suitable for clients and external partners.
Suggested subject: Out of Office — [Your Name]
Hello,
I am out of the office from [Start Date] to [End Date], returning on [Return Date]. During this period I will have limited access to email. For urgent matters, please reach out to [Colleague Name] at [Colleague Email] or call [Company Phone Number].
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title] — [Company Name]
3) Short Delay / Busy Day Reply
Usage: When you’re working but experiencing delays — sets expectations without full out-of-office.
Suggested subject: Delayed Response Today
Hello,
Thanks for your message. I’m experiencing a heavy workload today and responses may be delayed. I expect to reply within [Time Frame — e.g., 24–48 hours].
Thanks for your patience.
Best,
[Your Name]
4) Parental Leave Auto Reply
Usage: For longer parental leave; polite and informative for colleagues and external contacts.
Suggested subject: On Parental Leave
Hello,
Thank you for contacting me. I am currently on parental leave and will be away from the office until [Return Date]. For immediate assistance, please contact [Backup Person] at [Backup Email/Phone]. I will respond to non-urgent messages after I return.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]
5) Customer Support / Sales Inquiry Acknowledgement
Usage: For small businesses or freelancers to acknowledge receipt and set response expectations.
Suggested subject: Thanks — We Received Your Inquiry
Hello,
Thanks for reaching out to [Company Name]. We’ve received your message and will respond within [Time Frame — e.g., 1 business day]. For immediate help, visit our FAQ at [Link] or contact our support team at [Support Email/Phone].
Best regards,
[Company Name] Support Team
6) Internal Team Status Update
Usage: For teams to inform colleagues of availability and temporary responsibilities.
Suggested subject: Temporary Availability Update — [Your Name]
Hi Team,
I’m out of the office from [Start Date] to [End Date]. While I’m away, please contact [Team Member Name] for [Projects/Tasks]. I’ll check email intermittently and will follow up on outstanding items when I return.
Thanks,
[Your Name]
7) Holiday Hours / Seasonal Closure
Usage: For businesses closing for a holiday or seasonal break. Include clear reopening date and alternative contact options.
Suggested subject: Holiday Hours — [Company Name]
Hello,
Our office will be closed from [Start Date] through [End Date] for the [Holiday Name]. We will resume normal operations on [Reopen Date]. Orders and inquiries received during this time will be processed after we return.
If you need urgent assistance, please contact [Emergency Contact/Partner].
Happy holidays,
[Company Name] Team
8) Temporary Contact Change / Role Transition
Usage: When responsibilities shift or contact details change temporarily.
Suggested subject: Temporary Contact Update
Hello,
I am temporarily unreachable via this email. Please contact [New Contact] at [New Contact Email] for matters related to [Specific Project/Responsibility]. I will be back monitoring this account on [Return Date].
Thank you,
[Your Name]
9) Meeting/Post-Event Follow-Up Acknowledgement
Usage: Automated reply after event registration or meeting request to confirm receipt and next steps.
Suggested subject: Registration Received / Meeting Confirmation
Hello,
Thank you for registering for [Event/Meeting]. Your registration has been received. We will send further details and the agenda by [Date]. If you have questions, reply to this email or contact [Event Contact].
Looking forward to seeing you,
[Organizer Name/Team]
10) Automated Confirmation with Resources
Usage: Confirmations that also provide helpful resources or next steps (useful for onboarding, downloads, course signups).
Suggested subject: Confirmation & Resources — [Service/Product Name]
Hello,
We’ve received your request for [Service/Product]. While we process it, here are some resources that may help:
- Quick Start Guide: [Link]
- FAQs: [Link]
- Support: [Support Email/Phone]
We’ll follow up within [Time Frame]. Thank you for choosing [Company Name].
Best,
[Company Name] Team
Horizontal lines separate the main sections. Customize any template by replacing placeholders like [Return Date], [Alternate Contact], and [Company Name]. For Yahoo Mail, go to Settings → More Settings → Vacation Response to paste and enable your chosen message.
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