Office Secret Santa
A workplace Secret Santa is one of the easiest ways to bring a team together, as long as it is planned well. Draw names with the tool below and use the guide to keep things fair and fun.
Secret Santa Generator
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How to run an office Secret Santa
- Ask for volunteers: Invite people by email or team chat and set a sign-up deadline.
- Fix the budget: A low, equal limit is fairest at work.
- Announce the date and place: The last day before the holidays, the office party or a lunch break.
- Draw names online: Enter names in the tool on this page; everyone gets their match in their work inbox.
- Send a reminder: A short nudge a few days before the exchange.
Workplace etiquette
- Respect boundaries: Avoid gifts that are too personal, edgy or open to misinterpretation.
- Choose universal gifts: If you don’t know the person well, pick something anyone can use.
- Mix departments: Matching people across teams helps everyone get to know each other.
- Keep it secret: Results are never shown on screen, so the organizer can play too.
Tips for large offices
Each draw supports up to 60 people. Larger companies can run one draw per department. Copy names and emails from a spreadsheet into “Paste a list” and they are added automatically.
Corporate email note: Some company filters move automated emails to junk. Remind everyone to check their spam folder.
Office Secret Santa gift ideas
Safe and useful choices work best: a good travel mug, a desk plant, a quality notebook, a cable organizer or a coffee or tea sampler. Find more in our Secret Santa gift ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should office Secret Santa be mandatory?
No. Keep it opt-in. People may sit out for budget, personal or religious reasons, and saying so in the invitation puts everyone at ease.
Can remote employees join?
Yes. Everyone receives their match by email, so remote colleagues can join, ship their gift directly and open gifts together on a video call.
Should managers be in the same draw as their reports?
They can be, as long as the budget is low and equal. Some teams put managers in the same group so they never draw each other.