Microsoft Outlook outages
Definition
Service disruptions or downtime events affecting Microsoft Outlook, the flagship email client and personal information manager within the Microsoft 365 suite, often leaving users inbox-less and productivity-challenged.
A recent widespread incident on January 22, 2026, impacting Outlook alongside Teams and other services, as confirmed by Microsoft and outage trackers, proving once again that even tech giants occasionally hit the 'reply all' to chaos.
Examples
The Microsoft Outlook outages hit right before the deadline, giving everyone a brief taste of inbox anarchy.
Blame the Microsoft Outlook outages for my radio silence—my emails are currently on a forced digital vacation.
In the midst of Microsoft Outlook outages, I rediscovered the joy of pen and paper, like a caveman in a cubicle.
Microsoft Outlook outages: nature's way of reminding us that not every cloud has a silver lining.