2 Answers

EMAIL RESPONSE?

I will be out of the office until (DATE).  

TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE?

This is (name). I will be out of the office from (date) until (date).  Please leave your name, telephone number, and a brief message.  I will return your call as soon as possible. 

If you can have someone takes your calls for you, then add something that lets the caller know.  

If you need to speak to someone now, please dial zero and ask the operator for (NAME) at extension (NUMBER)    

or whatever method the caller must use in order to speak to someone immediately.  

EMAIL RESPONSE?

I will be out of the office until (DATE).  

TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINE MESSAGE?

This is (name). I will be out of the office from (date) until (date).  Please leave your name, telephone number, and a brief message.  I will return your call as soon as possible. 

If you can have someone takes your calls for you, then add something that lets the caller know.  

If you need to speak to someone now, please dial zero and ask the operator for (NAME) at extension (NUMBER)    

or whatever method the caller must use in order to speak to someone immediately.