Italian Phrase
Oggi non sono in ufficio.
Meaning
Literally, 'Today I am not in the office.' It is used to tell someone that you are away from your workplace for the day, whether you are working from home, on a business trip, or on leave.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to inform colleagues, clients, or friends that you will not be physically present at the office today. It works in both formal emails and casual chat messages.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ogginonsonoinufficio
Oggi
Adverb of time meaning 'today'. It usually appears at the beginning of the sentence.
non
Negation particle placed before the verb to make the statement negative.
sono
First‑person singular present of the verb 'essere' (to be). Used here as a state verb.
in ufficio
Prepositional phrase indicating location; 'in' + noun without article when talking about being at work.
🗨In Conversation
Ciao Marco, hai ricevuto il report di ieri?
Hi Marco, did you get yesterday’s report?
Sì, ma oggi non sono in ufficio, ti mando tutto via email.
Yes, but today I’m not in the office, I’ll send everything by email.
✕Common Mistakes
Oggi non sono al ufficio.
Use 'in ufficio' without the article; 'al' would be used with a specific place like 'al ristorante'.
Oggi non sono in l'ufficio.
The article is omitted after 'in' when talking about being at work.
Oggi non è in ufficio.
The verb must agree with the subject; 'sono' is needed for 'I'.
↔Alternatives
Oggi non lavoro in ufficio.
Today I don’t work in the office.
Oggi non sono al lavoro.
Today I’m not at work.
Oggi non mi trovo in ufficio.
Today I’m not at the office.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, it’s common to let coworkers know you’re out of the office, especially if you’re expected to answer calls or emails. Adding a brief reason (e.g., 'sono in smart‑working' or 'sono in riunione fuori sede') makes the message sound more courteous.