2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Fun (and Actually Useful) Gifts for Coworkers
The best 2025 holiday gifts for coworkers! From your work bestie to that one coworker always sharing photos, there’s something for everyone.
Finding the perfect holiday gifts for coworkers shouldn’t feel like prepping for your annual performance review. Whether you’re shopping for your work bestie, the coworker who’s always sharing photos of their dog, or someone you just nod at in the hallway, this fun gift guide has something for everyone—and zero awkward break-room moments.
12 Fun Gifts for Coworkers
1. Opossum Do-NOT-Want-To-Do List – $8.99
from Off the Wagon
A funny gift that doesn’t break the bank, the Do-NOT-Want-To-Do List from Off the Wagon might not help your coworker get things done, but it will at least give them a laugh. And who knows? Maybe it will give them the support they need to finally knock out those tricky items on their to-do list!
2. Vintage Skiing – $19.99
from Familius
With more than 75 skiing photographs in stunning black and white, Vintage Skiing will take you back in time to the golden age of skiing! It’s a great seasonal gift for coworkers who love skiing, winter vistas, or classic Americana.
3. Teach Your Dog to Read – $18.99
from Familius
Perfect for your coworker who’s always showing you pictures of their dog, Teach Your Dog to Read lets them take that obsession to the next level, with a hilarious spiral-bound book of commands their pup can learn to read—words on one side, funny sketches just for you on the other.
4. Mouse Pad – $20.00
from Cognitive Surplus
Looking for a gift for your STEM-loving coworker? Consider a thoughtful and functional office gift like a new mouse pad from Cognitive Surplus. From undersea creatures to math equations, there’s something for everybody in this nature- and science-themed mouse pad collection.
5. Constellation Mug – $19.95
from Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild
When this starry mug from the Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild is filled with hot liquid, the constellations light up. It’s a great gift for coworkers who love astronomy, Greek mythology, or coffee.
6. Orange Grove Gift Set: Citrus Soap, Lotion, and Lip Balm – $20.00
from Cow Friend Soap
With a lotion and lip balm that your coworker can keep at their desk and a soap bar for their home, this delicious citrus set from Cow Friend Soap is a thoughtful gift that will keep your coworker’s skin feeling great.
7. Camping Frogs – $12.95
from Archie McPhee
Bring the great outdoors to your coworker’s desk with this silly set of camping frogs from Artie McPhee. Your coworker can roast marshmallows, hike, or catch flies by the fire alongside these four frog friends.
8. Holiday Mini Candle Set – $60.00
from GLOW Candle Co
With three holiday candles that you can gift individually or together, this set from GLOW Candle Co will bring holiday spirit (and holiday scent) to your coworker’s home or office. These seasonal mini candles have a 15-hour burn time and are available in the scents, Cypress & Cedar, White Pine, and The Saint Nic (pine, fir, and balsam).
9. “I’m Someone’s Work Buddy” Women’s Crew Socks – $14.99
from Get Bullish
You can never have too many socks! Show your work bestie that you care with the “I’m Someone’s Work Buddy” socks from Get Bullish.
10. Holiday Hot Cocoa Bombs – $29.99
from Simply Chocolate
Your coworker with a sweet tooth will love these festive hot chocolate bombs from Simply Chocolate! Just add hot milk and watch the chocolate casing melt to reveal cocoa powder and marshmallows ready to stir!
11. Rib Cuff Wool Beanie – $44.00
from Mountain Meadow Wool
Made from 100% merino wool, a beanie from Mountain Meadow Wool is an excellent gift to help your coworker stay warm during those winter commutes. Choose from eleven different color combinations to find the perfect style for your coworker.
12. Terracotta Grow Kit – $26.00
from Modern Sprout
Pick from a cactus, aloe vera plant, or bonsai tree in this terracotta grow kit from Modern Sprout. A great gift for houseplant experts and newbies alike, the kit will allow your coworker to grow and display a beautiful plant for their home or office.
Gretchen graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in English and minors in editing and French. She was an editorial intern at the Friend magazine, where she acquired and edited articles for children. She also interned at the literary agency Writers House, where she reviewed queries and submissions for the desk of Jodi Reamer. Although originally from Texas, Gretchen currently lives in Utah with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys playing video games, solving puzzles, and building LEGO sets (although one of her dogs likes eating the pieces). She loves stories that spark imagination and build empathy.