5 Maternity Leave Email Notification Templates

Here are five options to announce your maternity leave over email to your team, clients, or anyone you work with. Click below to jump to one that best fits your preferred maternity leave announcement style:

• Formal email
• Informal email (to close colleagues)
• Brief email
• Parental leave (mom or dad)
• Returning after maternity leave

 

Formal Maternity Leave Email

Subject: Maternity Leave Notification

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I will take maternity leave starting at [Start Date]. My expected return date is [Return Date].

During my absence, [Colleague’s Name] will handle my responsibilities. Please feel free to contact them for any assistance you may need.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Contact Information]

 

Informal Maternity Leave Email

Subject: Exciting News -Maternity Leave

Hi [Recipient’s Name],

I wanted to share some exciting news with you!

My husband and I are expecting and I’ll be starting my maternity leave on [Start Date]. I’ll plan to be back to work around [Return Date].

I’ll follow up with some more specifics, but I just wanted to let you know for now.

Thanks for all your support.

– [Your First Name]
 

Brief Maternity Leave Notification

Subject: Maternity Leave Notice

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I am writing to inform you that I will be on maternity leave starting on [Start Date]. I will follow up with more details and any necessary handover information shortly.

Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you,

[Your Full Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Contact Information]
 

Parental Leave Announcement Email

Subject: Parental Leave

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I will be taking parental leave starting on [Start Date] to welcome and care for our new child. My expected return date is [Return Date].

During my absence, [Colleague’s Name] will be covering my responsibilities. Please feel free to contact them for any assistance you may need.

Thank you,

[Your Full Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Contact Information]

 

Email Returning from Maternity Leave

Subject: Returning from Maternity Leave

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to let you know that I will be returning to work from my maternity leave on [Return Date]. Thank you for all the help.

I am excited to reconnect and get back to work.

Please let me know if any immediate matters need my attention upon my return.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone.

Thanks,

[Your Full Name] [Your Job Title] [Your Contact Information]

 

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