The best workplace holiday messages reflect on the year together — the launch, the move, the busy season you survived.
How to write it
- Use “Merry Christmas” only if you know they celebrate it.
- Mention a shared moment from the year.
- Keep humour light and inclusive.
Warm Christmas wishes
Merry Christmas! Thank you for being such a great colleague this year.
Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a well-earned rest.
Merry Christmas! Hope Santa brings you an inbox that stays empty until January.
Thank you for a brilliant year. Have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones.
Merry Christmas — it’s been a pleasure working with you.
Funny Christmas messages
Merry Christmas! May your Secret Santa gift be better than mine.
Wishing you a Christmas with more mince pies than meetings.
Merry Christmas! Out of office: eating my body weight in chocolate.
Have a holly jolly break — and don’t check Slack.
Merry Christmas! Please return the office stapler you ‘borrowed’ in March.
Inclusive holiday alternatives
Happy holidays! Wishing you rest and joy this season.
Season’s greetings and best wishes for the new year.
Wishing you a restful break and a happy new year.
Happy holidays from all of us — thank you for a great year.
Warm wishes for the season and the year ahead.
For a boss
Merry Christmas! Thank you for your support and leadership this year.
Wishing you a relaxing Christmas break — you’ve earned it.
Thank you for a great year. Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Merry Christmas from your grateful team.
What to avoid
- Assuming everyone celebrates Christmas.
- Religious messages unless you know they’re welcome.
Organising the whole card? Our holiday card guide covers timing and who to invite.