Christmas messages for coworkers, your boss and clients
Keep work Christmas messages warm, short and inclusive: thank them for something specific this year and wish them a good break. 'Thanks for all your help on the launch this year. Have a lovely Christmas and a restful break.' Avoid in-jokes that exclude others and anything too personal.
For colleagues
- Thanks for making this year easier and a lot more fun. Have a great Christmas!
- Merry Christmas! Enjoy a well-deserved break.
- Couldn't have survived this year without your help. Happy holidays!
- Wishing you a restful Christmas and a brilliant new year.
- Thanks for all the coffee runs and the moral support. Merry Christmas!
For your manager
- Thank you for your support and guidance this year. Merry Christmas!
- Wishing you and your family a happy Christmas and a relaxing break.
- Thanks for a great year. Enjoy the holidays.
For your team
- Thank you all for an incredible year. Have a wonderful break, you've earned it.
- Proud of everything we achieved together this year. Merry Christmas, team!
- Rest up and enjoy the holidays. See you in the new year.
For clients
- Thank you for working with us this year. Wishing you a happy holiday season.
- Warm wishes for the festive season and a successful new year.
- It's been a pleasure working with you. Season's greetings from all of us.
Inclusive options
Not everyone celebrates Christmas. These work for everyone:
- Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year.
- Wishing you a restful break and a great start to the year.
- Season's greetings!
What to avoid
- Jokes only part of the team will understand
- Comments on appearance or personal life
- Anything you wouldn't want forwarded
One card from the whole team
Collect messages from everyone in one group card instead of passing a paper card around the office.
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Questions
What do you write in a Christmas card for a coworker?
Thank them for something specific this year and wish them a good break, for example: 'Thanks for all your help this year. Have a lovely Christmas and a restful break.'
What is an inclusive alternative to Merry Christmas at work?
'Happy holidays', 'Season's greetings' or 'Wishing you a restful break and a great new year' work for everyone.