Holiday Hours Message Generator
Get the extra: printable poster for your door or window
Get a print-ready PDF poster by email, in English, French or both.
How to use it
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Announce 2 to 3 weeks ahead
Post your hours early, then remind customers a few days before closing.
- 2
Update special hours on Google
In your Google Business Profile, add special hours for each holiday date.
- 3
Change your voicemail
Record the generated voicemail greeting so every caller knows when you're back.
- 4
Text your regular customers
Send the text to your regulars so they book before or after the closure.
- 5
Put up the poster
Print the poster and place it on your door or window.
Examples by industry
Salon Lumière will be closed December 24 to January 2. Back on January 3! Book your next cut online now.
Dubois Plumbing is taking a break December 24 to 26. We're back on December 27. To schedule a visit, leave us a voicemail.
The clinic will be closed December 25 to January 1. We'll be back on January 2. Book online anytime.
Soft Paw Grooming will be closed for Canada Day, July 1. See you on July 2! Book your pet's next groom online.
Holiday hours FAQ
2 to 3 weeks ahead, then again a few days before you close.
On your Google profile (special hours), your voicemail, your website, your social media, and by text or email to your regular customers.
In your Google Business Profile, open your hours and add special hours for each holiday date.
That you're closed, your reopening date, and how to book or reach you in the meantime.
Make booking possible without you: a booking link on Google, on your website and in your greeting. With Alloia, callers can get that link by text even when you're closed.