The 54 Best Secret Santa Gifts for Friends & Coworkers
Including last-minute Amazon finds.
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Secret Santa is a great way to exchange gifts with groups of friends, coworkers, or even your book club. But whether you get your BFF or someone you hardly know, choosing a Secret Santa gift can feel daunting. The best thing about Secret Santa is that you can take a few different routes. Fun and interactive gifts like puzzles or games always go over well, and it’s a great excuse to lean into hobbies like cooking, knitting, and painting, too.
Best Secret Santa Gifts at a Glance
- Best Game Gift: Quick Quick Quick Party Game by Relatable, $20
- Best Ornament Gift: Furbish Go Find Less Needlepoint Ornament, $28
- Best Candy Gift: Sugarfina x Peanuts Holiday 3-Piece Candy Pop-Up Bento Box, $35
- Best Home Gift: Bath & Body Works Merry Cocktail Nightlight Wallflowers Fragrance Plug, $20
- Best Food Gift: Fishwife Sardines with Preserved Lemon, $6 (was $7)
- Best Cookbook Gift: The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook by Meredith Hayden, $20 (was $35)
- Best Travel Gift: Baggu Go Pouch Set , $40
- Best Practical Gift: Amber Light + Book Light , $17 (was $23)
- Best Scarf Gift: Wander Agio Thick Blanket Scarf , $20
- Best Self-Care Gift: Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask , $38
If you’re feeling restricted by your group’s set budget, you can absolutely find high-quality gifts for less—especially with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. That could look like pairing something like the Fishwife Sardines with Preserved Lemon (on sale for $6) with the RPZL Kate Al l igator Clip Bow ($10) for an under $20 gift idea, or spending your whole $20 budget on a The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook by Meredith Hayden ($20). Or, if your budget is a bit higher this year, you can splurge on a luxe candle gift like the Boy Smells Vanilla Era Candle ($44+) or gift a set of two Selkirk Sport SLK Pickleball Paddles ($70).
The Best Secret Santa Gifts to Buy This Holiday Season
Need more Secret Santa gift ideas? Ahead, find our top picks for the 50 best Secret Santa gifts for every budget, including plenty of last-minute gift ideas from Amazon.
Quick Quick Quick Party Game by Relatable
The Quick Quick Quick Party Game by Relatable is a fun game gift idea for $20. The prompts are designed to elicit hilarious responses, prompting plenty of laughter among friends and family—but you have to be quick, quick, quick!
Painted Book Mug
This painted book mug looks like a stack of vintage novels, blending cute style with a cozy literary vibe. It’s perfect for the friend or coworker who loves to read, adding a touch of excitement to their daily coffee.
Holiday Novelty Christmas Crew Socks (Set Of 4)
These socks are a fun and festive secret Santa gift guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face. The set includes four pairs of holiday socks, decorated with Christmas designs that will make the designated cocktail sipper feel appreciated and thought of this season.
Halo Spill-Proof Handled Tumbler, Dreamsicle
This Halo tumbler has an integrated carry handle that flips out from the lid, ensuring your refreshment is always within reach. Plus, it holds 30 oz and will keep your beverages cold for up to 30 hours.
No Boundaries Plush Half-Zip Pullover, Women’s
A great for the colder months, this No Boundaries’ Plush Half-Zip Pullover is as much cute as it is cozy. It’s great for wearing in the office, at home, or for going out in a cinch. Plus it pairs effortlessly with leggings, jeans, or whatever’s in the weekend rotation.
Furbish Go Find Less Needlepoint Ornament
Needlepoint ornaments are ultra-trendy right now, but if you don’t have a crafty bone in your body, you can still get your friend a snarky stitch, such as the Furbish Go Find Less Needlepoint Ornament.
Sugarfina x Peanuts Holiday 3-Piece Candy Pop-Up Bento Box
If you’re stuck on what to get a Secret Santa you don’t know (and weren’t given any prompts), you can’t go wrong with a luxe candy gift. We love the Sugarfina x Peanuts Holiday 3-Piece Candy Pop-Up Bento Box for something that feels elevated and festive.
Bath & Body Works Merry Cocktail Nightlight Wallflowers Fragrance Plug
Bath & Body Works has tons of great budget-friendly Secret Santa gift ideas, including this adorable Merry Cocktail Nightlight Wallflowers Fragrance Plug. It would look so cute plugged in near your friends’ bar cart this holiday season.
‘The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook’ by Meredith Hayden
On Sale 43% off
Meredith Hayden is Gen Z’s Martha Stewart—and her cookbook, The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook is the best gift idea for the home cooks in your life.
Up&Up Bound Cat Journal
A journal, such as the Up&Up Bound Cat Journal, is another budget-friendly Secret Santa gift that is perfect for co-workers or people you don’t know so well.
Cate & Chloe Kaylee 18k Yellow Gold Plated Tennis Bracelet
On Sale 80% off
If you’re shopping for a jewelry lover, get them the jewelry gift of 2025: a tennis bracelet. The Cate & Chloe Kaylee 18k Yellow Gold Plated Tennis Bracelet looks like fine jewelry for just $25.
Lovelypod Custom Embroidered Dog Sweatshirt
The Lovelypod Custom Embroidered Dog Sweatshirt
is an excellent, under $20 personalized gift for the dog mom in your life.
Baggu Go Pouch Set
From the friends who travel a ton to the crafty friends to the most organized person in your group chat, a set of chic pouches can go far. We love the Baggu Go Pouch Set
for a trendy and festive feel.
Rifle Paper Co. Classic Book
If you’re shopping for your book club’s Secret Santa exchange or have a friend who loves to read, the Rifle Paper Co. Classic Book is a sweet under $20 gift idea. Find favorite titles such as The Wizard of Oz, Pride and Prejudice, Little Women, A Little Princess, Emma, and more.
Tonymoly I’m Real Sheet Mask Set
Give your Secret Santa the gift of an at-home spa day with the Tonymoly I’m Real Sheet Mask Set
. This set comes with an assortment of five masks for $12, or you can buy them individually for under $3.
All in Motion Yoga Strap
The yogi on your Secret Santa list will appreciate this All in Motion Yoga Strap for their at-home Vinyasa flows—and it costs under $10.
Bala Bangles Wrist & Ankle Weights
If your Secret Santa budget is a bit more splurge-worthy, a pair of Bala Bangles Wrist & Ankle Weights
makes a great gift idea for the person who loves taking long walks or doing at-home workouts.
BaubleBar x Anthropologie Jeweled Cocktail Ornament
Need another ornament idea? This BaubleBar x Anthropologie Jeweled Cocktail Ornament is stunning and great for under $25 gifts.
Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Glass Tea Infuser Mug
When in doubt, a mug makes a great gift. This time, go with something a little more elevated, such as this Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Glass Tea Infuser Mug. The clear glass mug looks aesthetically pleasing and comes with a built-in tea infuser.
TheraICE Sleep Mask
Looking for self-care gift ideas? This TheraICE Sleep Mask
is it. The mask offers a cooling sensation to soothe the eye area and is also a little weighted for added comfort.
Wander Agio Thick Blanket Scarf
An oversized blanket scarf, like the Wander Agio Thick Blanket Scarf
, is one of the best gifts to give.
Made By You Studios Custom Airbrush Tote Bag
The Made By You Studios Custom Airbrush Tote Bag is the best $20 Secret Santa gift for the fashion lover who has it all.
Boy Smells Vanilla Era Candle
If you want to give something luxurious but have an under $50 gift budget, the Boy Smells Vanilla Era Candle is an excellent pick.
Jellycat Amuseables Sun Bag Charm
For the friend who loves Jellycat and bag charms, consider gifting this adorable Jellycat Amuseables Sun Bag Charm
as an under $30 Secret Santa gift idea.
Uncommon Goods Fresh Cut Flowers Tote
Finding unique Secret Santa gifts is no easy feat, but Uncommon Goods has some fabulous finds. If your giftee loves fresh flowers from the farmer’s market, this Fresh Cut Flowers Tote is a great under $20 gift idea.
L.L. Bean Boat and Tote Bag
Need another personalized gift idea? You can’t go wrong with an L.L. Bean Boat and Tote Bag with an embroidered monogram. Just be sure to order by December 10 at midnight Eastern Standard Time to get it in time for Christmas.
Matchabar Matcha Powder
If you have a matcha lover in your life and are looking to give something practical, a bag of high-quality Matchabar Matcha Powder
is a great gift idea.
Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler
Your Secret Santa co-worker will love sipping festive lattes in the Owala SmoothSip Slider Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Tumbler
while commuting to work this winter.
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‘Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life’ by Roxie Nafousi
With the new year right around the corner, the holidays are a great time to inspire your loved ones with new practices found in Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi. (Psst: Read our full review, here)
Amber Light + Book Light
On Sale 26% off
The Amber Light + Book Light
is another one of the best Secret Santa gifts for book club. And this practical light is currently on sale for under $20.
Galison Occult and Curious 1000 Piece Glow in the Dark Jigsaw Puzzle
The Galison Occult and Curious 1000 Piece Glow in the Dark Jigsaw Puzzle
is a fun gift idea for puzzle and occult lovers.
Carhartt Sherpa Mitt
For another practical gift idea, consider a pair of cozy (and chic!) winter mittens like the Carhartt Sherpa Mitt
.
Grace & Stella Under Eye Masks
Need an under $25 beauty gift idea? The Grace & Stella Under Eye Masks
come in a pack of 24 and provide a quick self-care moment during the busy holiday season.
Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs for Concerts
The Loop Experience 2 Ear Plugs
are one of the best gifts for music lovers who enjoy seeing their favorite artists live. These earplugs protect your ears while still allowing you to hear to the music.
Sekaer Travel Electric Tea Kettle
We are obsessed with our Sekaer Travel Electric Tea Kettle
and think it’d make the best holiday gift for tea and coffee drinkers who love to camp or travel.
Tower 28 LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm
For an under-$20 beauty gift, consider the Tower 28 LipSoftie Hydrating Tinted Lip Treatment Balm
. This lip balm comes in eight colors—including a clear—and is formulated with nourishing skincare ingredients for softer, smoother lips.
ColourPop Going Coconuts Eyeshadow Palette
Eyeshadow palettes are another beauty gift idea to consider gifting this holiday season. We love the ColourPop Going Coconuts Eyeshadow Palette
for an under $15 Secret Santa gift idea.
The Woobles x Peanuts Beginners Crochet Kit
If you’re shopping for your crafty friend—or your friend who is always down to try a new hobby—The Woobles x Peanuts Beginners Crochet Kit
comes with everything they need to learn how to make adorable crochet plushies.
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RPZL Kate Alligator Clip Bow
Consider the RPZL Kate Alligator Clip Bow
for a $10 gift idea. This versatile hair accessory can be worn several ways or even used as a bag charm or gift topper!
Pavoi 14K Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Post Huggies
The Pavoi 14K Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Post Huggies
are proof that you can buy high-quality jewelry for under $15. These sterling silver huggies come in five different stone colors in a white or yellow gold finish.
Selkirk Sport SLK Pickleball Paddles Set of 2
If your friend is entering their pickleball era, add some oomph to their game with this Selkirk Sport SLK Pickleball Paddles
set. The set comes with two paddles, a bag, and some balls for $70.
Otamatone Japanese Electronic Musical Instrument
The Otamatone Japanese Electronic Musical Instrument
is a fun gift for music lovers. It’s a portable synthesizer toy that is easy to play and is fun for all ages.
Ahopegarden Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System
On Sale 29% off
Give the gift of a homegrown indoor garden with the Ahopegarden Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System
.
Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask
Whether you’re shopping for your friend who loves to meditate or looking for cozy self-care gift ideas, the Nodpod Weighted Eye Mask
is a fabulous choice.
Julunar Satin Scarf
Silk scarves are currently ultra-trendy, thanks to their versatility—and the Julunar Satin Scarf
is a budget-friendly way for your fashion-loving friend to try the trend. You could even use it as sustainable gift wrap!
Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet Building Set
On Sale 20% off
Lego sets are a popular holiday gift idea and are also a great Secret Santa gift. Right now, you can grab the Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet Building Set
on sale for under $50.
SENTRO Knitting Machine
On Sale 12% off
Secret Santa is a fun excuse to shop with your friends’ hobbies in mind. If you have a knitter on your list, consider giving them this SENTRO Knitting Machine
as an under $50 Secret Santa gift idea.
Heychy Mini Percussion Deep Tissue Massager
On Sale 9% off
The Heychy Mini Percussion Deep Tissue Massager
might be small, but it is, surprisingly, mighty. This powerful recovery tool is great for the runners in your life.
Wyspell Cat Tarot Cards
Tarot cards are super fun to gift, and if you have a tarot-reading cat lady in your life, they’ll love the Wyspell Cat Tarot Cards
.
‘The Let Them Theory’ by Mel Robbins
Nothing beats a good book—especially one that can completely change your life. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins unpacks the way so many of us give power to other people and how to finally break free from it.
Two Tumbleweeds Art Dice: Drawing & Painting Game for Adults
On Sale 9% off
For the creatives in your life, consider the Two Tumbleweeds Art Dice: Drawing & Painting Game for Adults
. This dice game features drawing prompts designed to spark inspiration.
‘Dog Affirmations: An Illustrated Journey Through Your Dog’s Thoughts’ by Andrea Cáceres
Dog parents will adore this book gift idea. Dog Affirmations: An Illustrated Journey Through Your Dog’s Thoughts by Andrea Cáceres features an adorable collection of illustrated affirmations that your dog could have easily written.
Snuggle Sac Leopard Throw Blanket
If the coveted Barefoot Dreams Blanket isn’t within your Secret Santa budget, the Snuggle Sac Leopard Throw Blanket
is a good alternative for under $30.
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