Specifics matter. Name the launches, the hard moments, and the people who stepped up. Then tell everyone to switch off.
How to write it
- List two or three of the year’s biggest wins.
- Acknowledge the hard moments honestly.
- Explicitly tell people to switch off over the break.
Reflective thank-yous
What a year: two launches, one office move, and a team that grew by half. Thank you for all of it.
This year asked a lot of everyone. Thank you for your resilience, your kindness, and your work.
Looking back, I’m proudest of how we treated each other through a hard year. Thank you.
Thank you for a year of great work. I’m excited for what we’ll do next.
Every win this year had your fingerprints on it. Thank you.
Switch-off messages
Please close your laptops, turn off notifications, and rest. You’ve earned it.
See you in January — and not a minute before.
Have a wonderful break. The work will wait; your rest won’t.
Enjoy the time with your loved ones. Thank you for an incredible year.
Lighthearted
We made it! See you next year — bring snacks.
That’s a wrap on this year. Same time next year?
Thank you for a year of great work and even better gifs.
Happy holidays! Your out-of-office has never looked so good.
Short messages
Thank you for an amazing year!
Proud of this team. Enjoy the break!
Here’s to next year!
Rest well — you’ve earned it.
What to avoid
- Announcing next year’s targets in the same message.
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