Swiss National Day and Your Summer OOO: A Perfect Match

Ever wondered why you might need an auto-responder in the middle of summer? Well, if you’re Swiss or living in Switzerland, August 1st might be the answer! Let’s dive into the story of Swiss National Day and how Auto OOO can help you celebrate worry-free.

You might wonder why we bring talk about Switzerland in this blog. The answer is simple: that is where Auto OOO was built and is being maintained!

The Birth of a Nation (in Summer)

Swiss National Day, celebrated on August 1st, commemorates the founding of the Swiss Confederation. But why August? Here’s a quick history lesson:

  1. The date goes back to 1291 (yes, that long ago!)
  2. Three cantons - Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden - signed a pact of mutual defense
  3. This pact, known as the Federal Charter, is considered the foundation of Switzerland

Now, you might ask, “Why didn’t they pick a cooler month?” Well, history doesn’t always consult the weather forecast! But hey, at least it gives us a great reason for summer celebrations.

From Bonfires to Fireworks

Swiss National Day isn’t just about history. It’s a time for:

  • Bonfires lighting up the night sky
  • Fireworks displays that would make even the Matterhorn jealous
  • Lantern parades that transform cities into rivers of light
  • And of course, lots of cheese and chocolate (because, Switzerland)

But what if you’re out enjoying all this festivity and someone important is trying to reach you? Enter Auto OOO!

Auto OOO: Your Swiss Army Knife for Out-of-Office Replies

Let’s say you’re planning to take August 1st off (and maybe a few extra days, because why not?). Here’s how Auto OOO can help:

  1. Create an event in your calendar titled “OOO: Celebrating Swiss National Day”
  2. Set the description to something like “I’m out celebrating Swiss independence. For urgent matters, please contact hans.muster@example.com”
  3. Configure Auto OOO with this template:
Subject: {{ OOO_EVENT_TITLE }}
Message: Grüezi! {{ OOO_EVENT_DESC }}. I'll be back in the office on {{ OOO_UNTIL }}. Hopp Schwiiz!

Now, when someone emails you, they’ll get a response like:

Subject: OOO: Celebrating Swiss National Day
Message: Grüezi! I'm out celebrating Swiss independence. For urgent matters, please contact hans.muster@example.com. I'll be back in the office on 02.08.2023. Hopp Schwiiz!

With Auto OOO, you can enjoy your Cervelat by the bonfire without worrying about missing important messages. It’s like having your own personal Wilhelm Tell guarding your inbox!

The Auto OOO feature with customizable templates is now available for all users. We’ve also given the Settings UI a fresh coat of paint - almost as pretty as the Swiss Alps! Enjoy your National Day, and let Auto OOO take care of the rest!