MEMORABLE CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR 2025 THAT BUILD MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS

Every December, the same challenge arrives: finding corporate holiday gifts that are actually memorable. Most corporate gifts are forgotten within weeks, tucked away in drawers or passed along to someone else. What you really want to give is something that makes recipients pause and think, "They actually put thought into this."

You want to express genuine gratitude to employees who drove results, clients who trusted your partnership, and teams who showed up when it counted.

To help you overcome this challenge, we’ve created this guide of memorable company-branded corporate holiday gifts, organized by category and budget.

Let’s explore the top selections that strengthen professional relationships through intentional gifting.

WHY CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTING MATTERS

Think back to the last corporate gift you loved so much that you still use it. Or one you bragged about to your colleagues. It probably wasn't the most expensive item, but it felt personal and intentional.

A thoughtful, co-branded gift communicates value and recognition long after the wrapping paper is gone.

When employees feel seen, engagement rises. When clients feel valued, partnerships deepen. When leadership invests in high-quality corporate gifts for employees, it signals care, integrity, and attention to detail. From logo treatment to premium packaging, each element reflects your company’s culture and standards.

Now that we understand why corporate holiday gifts matter, let's explore how we compiled this list of the most impactful options for 2025.

HOW WE COMPILED THIS LIST OF CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS

We did not just choose these holiday gifts at random. Our team invested significant time conducting research and drawing on years of hands-on experience.

First, we reviewed years of real project data from our clients. This included hundreds of successful gifting campaigns for companies of all sizes. We then analyzed which co-branded products consistently created strong engagement, repeat use, and lasting impressions.

Next, we gathered insights from industry professionals, event planners, and procurement specialists who live and breathe corporate gifting. We also studied retail and gifting trends across categories like tech, apparel, and home goods to ensure our recommendations feel current and relevant for 2025.

Each product you will see in this guide can be customized with your business logo on our premier online platform.

Now let's explore the best corporate holiday gifts by category.

BEST CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR 2025

While some corporate gifts lose their appeal after the holidays, the ones featured in this guide are designed for long-term use. They’re practical, well-crafted, and perfectly suited to represent your brand in recipients’ daily lives.

Below, you’ll find our curated selections of co-branded holiday gifts organized across ten categories:

• Drinkware (Mugs, Tumblers, and Bottles)
• Notebooks and Journals
• Blankets (Sherpa, Weighted, and Recycled)
• Wireless Chargers and Tech Accessories
• Tote Bags
• Desk Organizers and Office Accessories
• Quarter Zips and Apparel
• Pen Sets
• Duffle Bags and Travel Gear
• Candles and Home Comfort Gifts

Later in this guide, you'll also find selections organized by budget tier, plus a dedicated section for high-end executive gifting.

Let’s explore each category in detail.

DRINKWARE (MUGS, TUMBLERS, AND BOTTLES)

Quality drinkware earns its place on desks, in bags, and throughout daily rituals. Your team members reach for their water bottle during morning meetings, their tumbler during afternoon work sessions, and their coffee mug as part of their morning ritual.

When you add your company logo to drinkware people use daily, your brand stays visible and top of mind long after the holidays pass.

Let’s hear what the recipients of these gifts are saying:

• “I’ve been using mine for about a year as a daily driver, and it’s held up well… Otherwise, it’s a good mug. It keeps drinks cold and insulates well in high heat.”
• “I was especially impressed that it not only kept my coffee hot, but it also heated up lukewarm leftover coffee by 20 degrees in only five minutes.”
• “Finally, the Owala is durable (I’m clumsy) and doesn’t leak… it kept ice water under 40°F for 12 hours — wild!”

Other Premium Drinkware Brands We Offer: YETI, Hydro Flask, Contigo, and more. Explore more custom logo drinkware here.

NOTEBOOKS AND JOURNALS

In a world dominated by digital notes, a premium journal and notebook stand apart. Handing someone a beautifully crafted notebook sends a different message entirely. It says you value their ideas to give them a proper place to live. It shows you understand that some thoughts deserve more than a fleeting digital note before they disappear into the void of a thousand open tabs.

Below are three exceptional choices that stand out as corporate holiday gifts:

Let’s hear what the users are saying :

• “I’ve used Moleskine Classic Notebooks as my personal journal + work notebook since high school, and I can't recommend them enough. The ruled hardcover notebooks are the superior journal, and the XL soft cover notebooks are the superior work notebook."
• “This is great for journaling on the go and is so small that I actually take it with me to work every day and use it because it’s on hand.”
• "I’m a songwriter and have used the Moleskine music-lined notebooks for years. I couldn't imagine working with anything else, and it’s a miracle that my songbook has lasted this long. There are tons of pages in it, so it’s actually lasted me over five years.”

BLANKETS (SHERPA, WEIGHTED, AND RECYCLED)

Few gifts signal comfort as clearly as a well-crafted blanket during the holidays. It's one of those rare corporate holiday gifts that feels both personal and universally appreciated. Whether someone drapes it over a couch, keeps it at their desk for chilly mornings, or packs it for weekend travel, a blanket becomes a familiar part of their daily life.

Below are three co-branded blankets that work exceptionally well:

Here's feedback from people who actually used these blankets:

• “The Matador Pocket Blanket 4.0 is an excellent lightweight, portable, and water-resistant blanket.”
• “Absolute must for music festivals! It's waterproof!”

WIRELESS CHARGERS AND TECH ACCESSORIES

The right tech accessory solves daily friction. Whether your team is working from home, commuting across the city, or traveling globally, these are the gifts people reach for instinctively. They keep them on their desks, pack them in their carry-ons, or rely on them during long days of calls and meetings.

Below are three exceptional choices that stand out:

Here's what users are saying about these tech corporate holiday gifts:

• Love how Bose allowed the ANC to gradually turn on, allowing the user to really experience the ANC in all its wonderful glory! …”
• “I have been using mine for a few years now, and it’s amazing honestly. For the size and everything, it’s really good.”

Other Premium Tech Brands We Offer: Anker, Belkin, Sony, JBL, Apple, Samsung, and Logitech. Find the perfect corporate tech gifts for every recipient's need here.

TOTE BAGS

Tote bags are among the most reliable holiday gifts because they blend function, style, and everyday usefulness. People reach for a great tote far more often than they expect. It becomes the bag they grab when rushing out the door, the carryall they bring to the office, the companion for weekend errands, or the reliable travel bag that handles everything with ease.

Below are three co-branded tote bags that stand out for their quality and design.

Let’s hear what the users are saying:

• “We enjoy using the Osprey Aoede Crossbody Bag. It excels as a bag to wear while commuting or to carry a Kindle or a book.”
• “This bag has revolutionized my work travel. It is so roomy but not overwhelming. It is also very stylish, and the front pocket made life so much easier because it’s where I store my passport and phone.”
• “I absolutely love this bag! It’s so much bigger than what the pictures show. It’s so much bigger than what the pictures show.”

Other Premium Tote Bag Brands We Offer: Carhartt, The North Face, Patagonia, Herschel, and Timbuk2. Discover more custom logo bags here.

Our clients have experienced similar satisfaction with their custom bags:

DESK ORGANIZERS AND OFFICE ACCESSORIES

A well-organized workspace has a way of changing the entire tone of a workday. When everything someone needs is within reach, neatly stored, and designed to make their routine easier, productivity naturally improves. That’s why desk organizers and office accessories remain among the best corporate holiday gifts for employees in 2025.

Below are three standout options that bring organization, efficiency, and premium quality to any desk setup

Let’s hear what the community is saying:

• “These little suitcases for your chargers, wires, and other plug-in bits and bobs … Constructed of the same rip-proof neoprene and soft mesh … They balance structure with softness.”
• “This power bank lets you refill the battery fast and charge your devices wirelessly on the go — it can be fully recharged in 1.5 hours, allowing for rapid turnaround whenever power is needed.”

Other Premium Office Accessory Brands We Offer: Native Union, Hypergear, Skullcandy, and ANKER.

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QUARTER ZIPS AND APPAREL

Quarter zips and premium outerwear continue to rank among the best corporate holiday gifts because they offer long-term usefulness and an immediate feeling of quality. A great piece of apparel becomes part of someone's weekly rotation, whether they are heading out for a hybrid workday, commuting in cold weather, or gearing up for an outdoor activity.

Below are top-performing options trusted by outdoor communities, travel enthusiasts, and everyday professionals.

Let’s hear what the community is saying:

• “The Better Sweater is the perfect all-round item, looks good with jeans but also performs well skiing and hiking in the winter — it’s the perfect all-round item.”
• “The Crew Jacket is not insulated, and the Crew Midlayer is insulated — I own both, and the warmth difference is significant.”
• “The jacket is extremely comfortable, has a versatile amount of warmth, fits great, and is equally at home around town as it is in the backcountry.”

Other Premium Apparel Brands We Offer: Arc’teryx, Adidas, Carhartt, and Helly Hansen, among others. For vendor options, check out our guide to the best corporate apparel companies.

Our clients have experienced similar satisfaction with their custom apparel:

PEN SETS

In an era where most communication happens through screens, a beautifully crafted pen feels intentional. For employees, clients, or executives who appreciate craftsmanship, a luxury pen becomes a trusted companion for daily notes, signatures, journaling, and strategic planning. Below are refined pen sets chosen for their quality, reputation, and enduring appeal.

Let’s hear what the community is saying:

• “I inherited an original Waterman Expert from my grandpa! It was my first pen. As someone who has used it every day for 5 years, it’s a great pen. Good ink capacity, flashy, classy, just fancy to make you feel cool..”
• “The Calais gives a good writing pleasure … if you want an iconic Cross pen, though, I’d recommend something else. But the Calais is a good writing pleasure.”
• “I think the bailey is a decent pen. Looks professional, so good for the office. Writes nicely, smooth and quite wet.”

Other Premium Pen Brands We Offer: Parker and Sheaffer.

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DUFFLE BAGS AND TRAVEL GEAR

Travel gear consistently ranks among the best corporate holiday gifts because it supports the way people actually move and live. Whether your recipients are commuting to the office, taking weekend trips, or traveling internationally, premium travel gear becomes a trusted part of their routine.

Below are standout travel items chosen for their quality, durability, and reputation among real users.

Let’s hear what the community is saying:

• “I have the M12 and love it. It’s the perfect size to roll somewhere solo.”
• "100% worth it. Get the X, scissors are an essential implement imo. Extremely well-made and refined tool. Finer than anything from Leatherman. You’ll never need another one if this is where you start."

Other Premium Travel Gear Brands We Offer: Briggs & Riley, FootJoy, Helly Hansen®, Kenneth Cole®, and KÜHL. Discover custom logo travel tech for every journey and travel style.

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CANDLES AND HOME COMFORT GIFTS

Home comfort gifts have become some of the most thoughtful corporate holiday gifts because they bring warmth, calm, and relaxation into people's everyday environments. These are the kinds of holiday gifts that feel personal without being intrusive, luxurious without being impractical, and universally welcomed.

Below are standout choices that elevate home comfort and offer long-term usefulness.

Let’s hear what the community is saying:

• “I love it! It is perfect if you just want to sit on your patio and have a quick fire.”
• “Within 10 minutes … filled up my whole room. Really strong throw.”
• “The convenience of smart voice-activated timers, reminders, and alarms is great.”

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HIGH-END CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS

High-end holiday gifts go beyond routine year-end gestures. They signal gratitude, strengthen relationships, and leave a lasting impression on your top performers, VIP clients, and valued partners. Whether you're celebrating milestones, rewarding excellence, or deepening loyalty, these premium picks help you express appreciation with elegance and intention.

Here are our best sellers in this category:

Let’s hear what the community is saying.

• “Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H100 arrives with the weight of nearly a century of Danish audio innovation behind it,..”
• “This unique coat has an extended torso with an exaggerated drop hem and additional layers to its warm downy interior that add serious protection from the elements without having to put on a shell.”
• “In my need, it’s a clear win for the navigation; the only thing I miss is that pocket in the main flap. Sidenote: the leather is nice.”

If you're looking for more high-end options, explore our guide on luxury corporate gifts or discover the top luxury corporate gifting companies for vendor selections.

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CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS IN EVERY BUDGET

Selecting the right holiday gifts does not have to be complicated, even when you’re working within specific budget ranges. What matters most is choosing items that feel thoughtful, practical, and aligned with your team’s daily needs.

To make your procurement easier, we have segregated the gift ideas into the following budget tiers:

These selections demonstrate that corporate holiday gifts at every price point can offer exceptional value and real daily usefulness.

Here’s what users are saying :

• "I have this bag stashed in my carry-on at all times as an emergency; it takes no space and packs so much."
• “I use them to track my bags/kids…I put them inside the layer of my kids' bag and inside the double layer of my own bags, so if they get robbed/kidnapped, at least there is a chance to find them.”
• "It's a really solid speaker for travel and small to medium-sized rooms … louder than I expected even at lower volumes."

Additionally, personalizing each piece with your company logo adds a thoughtful touch, turning a practical gift into a lasting symbol of appreciation.

Here from our clients:

MAKE YOUR CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS TRULY MEMORABLE THIS YEAR

The holiday season offers a moment to slow down and recognize the people who have supported your mission throughout the year. A thoughtful corporate holiday gift is a sincere expression of gratitude.

We help you bring that feeling to life through beautifully crafted, co-branded holiday gifts that reflect care and quality.

Our Branding Experts™ work closely with you from the first idea to final delivery, making the process smooth, personal, and enjoyable. Every detail matters, and we ensure your gifting experience feels as thoughtful as the gifts themselves.

We have a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google. Organizations across the world rely on us for premium merchandise, reliable timelines, and service that consistently exceeds expectations.

Ready to procure corporate holiday gifts that feel genuine, memorable, and truly appreciated? Explore our premier online platform or connect with our Branding Experts™ today. Call 650.513.1037.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS

Choosing the right corporate holiday gifts can raise many questions, especially when you want every detail to feel thoughtful and aligned with your brand. Below, we have gathered clear, helpful answers to the most common questions teams ask when planning their holiday gifting programs.

And if your question is not here, give us a call at 650.513.1037.

1.) WHAT ARE SOME CREATIVE CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS?

Creative holiday gifts combine practicality with personality. Items like custom scented candles, smart home accessories, custom logo drinkware, co-branded travel gear, and corporate tech gifts are popular because they feel fresh and useful.

Explore more ideas in our 25 company branded swag guide.

2.) WHAT ARE THE TRENDING CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR 2025?

For 2025, trending corporate holiday gifts include sustainable products, premium drinkware, custom logo chargers, compact travel gear, company logo apparel, and custom logo headphones. Recipients prefer these items because of their long-term value.

3.) WHAT ARE UNIQUE CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS?

Unique corporate holiday gifts stand out because they solve real problems or enhance everyday experiences. Tabletop fire pits, smart glasses, insulated outdoor gear, custom gourmet kits, and waterproof speakers are all strong options. These gifts are memorable because they feel unexpected yet highly useful.

4.) WHAT ARE THE BEST CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR EMPLOYEES?

The best corporate holiday gifts for employees are the ones they enjoy using throughout the year. Popular choices include premium tumblers, custom embroidered blankets, insulated vests, ergonomic desk accessories, wireless chargers, and co-branded backpacks. These items increase comfort, support productivity, and show genuine appreciation.

Learn more in our comprehensive guide to corporate gifts for employees.

5.) WHAT ARE GOOD EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION GIFTS?

Employee appreciation gifts should make team members feel recognized and valued. Journals, luxury pens, premium drinkware, travel accessories, smart tech, and custom apparel are well-received. When paired with a personalized message or thoughtful logo treatment, these gifts reinforce gratitude in a meaningful way.

Our work anniversary gifts guide offers additional inspiration for recognition programs.

6.) DO YOU SUPPORT BULK CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS?

Yes. We specialize in bulk corporate holiday gifts. Whether you need gifts for a team of 20 or a company-wide program of thousands, we provide a smooth, efficient process. Bulk purchases also qualify for volume discounts, making it easier to maximize your budget while maintaining premium quality.

7.) HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CLIENTS?

Start by considering your relationship and the message you want the gift to convey. Premium quality, thoughtful logo treatment, and practical usefulness are key. Choose items that feel aligned with the client’s lifestyle.

For more detailed guidance on selecting the perfect corporate holiday gifts for clients, explore our comprehensive guide.

8.) CAN CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFTS BE CUSTOMIZED WITH OUR LOGO?

Yes. All items featured on our premier online platform can be customized with your company logo. Factory-approved logo treatment methods like engraving, embroidery, debossing, screen printing, and digital printing are available. When you call us, our Branding Experts™ will guide you on the technique that best suits your chosen holiday gift.

For more ideas, check out our free Corporate Holiday Source Book for 2025.

9.) HOW CAN I START MY CORPORATE HOLIDAY GIFT PROJECT WITH EPI?

Getting started is really easy. Simply select your preferred co-branded products, colors, and quantities, then contact us by calling 650.513.1037. One of our Branding Experts™ will respond within 30 minutes to guide you through every detail. The EPI advantage means seamless, hassle-free procurement of co-branded products that arrive on time, look incredible, and make you look (and feel) like a hero.