Top 10 "National" Days for Fun Gifting Occasions

Best "National" Days to Give Gifts For

After the stress of the last few years, workplaces are looking for every possible reason to celebrate. During the long stretches between the winter and summer holidays, it can be difficult to fight the doldrums of business-as-usual. Off-beat national days are one particularly fun way to invigorate the workplace, and they are the perfect opportunity for unique corporate gifts.

Below, we’ll introduce 10 national days you can celebrate at work, and we’ll share ideas for logo-branded gifts that your employees will love.

1. International Day of Fun at Work (last Friday in January)

Your team works hard all year long, and this holiday lets them kick back and have some fun during work hours. You can celebrate together in an office or separately at home, if on a remote team.

The Game Night MerchBox is a great choice for Fun at Work Day corporate gifts. It includes the following logo-branded items:

A 7-in-1 game set (including chess, checkers, a card deck, dominoes, and more)
A wood block tower game
A gourmet popcorn set
2 pint glasses

You can order a Game Night MerchBox for each department to share, or have the boxes shipped directly to your employees’ homes.

2. Random Act of Kindness Day (February 17)

If you’re looking for an opportunity to surprise your employees with a gift, look no further than Random Act of Kindness Day! It’s conveniently timed in the doldrums of winter, when the holidays are long over and many of us could use a pick-me-up.

The custom Primeline Tan Flower Pot Set with Marigold Seeds is a gift that will remind your team that Spring is coming soon! It will also add some color and life to any cubicle or home office.

3. Employee Appreciation Day (March 6)

This national day is a no-brainer for giving employee gifts! Pro tip: get higher impact by including personal notes that thank each employee for their specific contributions in the past year.

The Kudos MerchBox is a curated thank-you box with several must-haves for home and office, each customized with your logo:

Bamboo photo frame
Combo wireless speaker and power bank
Sunflower grow kit
Sugar cookie-scented candle with matches
Custom note card

Need something a little different? Merchology can help you find the perfect collection of items for your needs and budget.

4. National Virtual Vacation Day (March 30)

Sometimes we just need a change of scenery . . . even when that scheduled vacation is still months away. Virtual Vacation Day is the ideal time to take virtual online tours of popular travel destinations, or for colleagues to share photos and stories from past trips. You could even bring in VR headsets to amplify the experience!

Remind your team members that beach season is approaching with the Sun Bum Daytripper Kit. It includes sunscreen, SPF lip balm, and aloe lotion in a convenient travel pouch.

5. National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day (April 16)

Whether your team members are coming into an office or meeting via Zoom, this national day is perfect for giving custom gifts. Everyone can stay comfortable and get a kick out of their co-workers’ wackiest PJs.

The custom Gemline Heather Grey R&R Eye Mask fits the pajama theme, but keeps you from having to worry about collecting sizes. Each eye mask features super soft fabric and an adjustable strap, and it comes in a logo-branded storage bag.

6. Take Your Dog to Work Day (in June, the Friday after Father’s Day)

Our dogs are important parts of our lives, and we miss them every time we walk out the door without them. That’s why Take Your Dog to Work Day is one of the best work-related national days for giving “pawsome” corporate gifts.

Branded Magnet Group Clear Mini Dog Bones in Pint Jar with Square Magnet

With all those good girls and boys in the office, you’re going to need plenty of treats. This branded Magnet Group Clear Mini Dog Bones in Pint Jar with Square Magnet includes 7 ounces of mini treats, with 12 vitamins and minerals and only 5 calories each. We add your logo to the detachable magnet, which recipients can use long after the jar is empty.

7.National Coffee Day (October 1)

If your workplace is like most, coffee is an indispensable part of the day. Celebrate everyone’s favorite life-giving beverage by ordering high-quality coffee for the whole staff and setting up a fancy coffee bar.

The custom Zusa 3-Day Black Daybreaker Mug 14 oz is an ideal custom gift for every coffee lover. It keeps coffee hot for up to 6 hours, includes a convenient travel lid, and is dishwasher safe.

8. National Boss Day (October 16)

This national day is a great opportunity to give custom gifts to all the supervisors on your team.

Supervisors take on the extra stress of managing personnel, and you can acknowledge all that work with thoughtful gifts.

The Raise a Glass MerchBox is the ultimate cocktail kit to help supervisors unwind after work. The box includes:

Cocktail shaker set
Rock glass set
Cocktail mix variety pack
Stainless steel ice cubes
Wood coaster set

Just add some booze (which you could always add to your gift), and all the bosses at your company will be set to enjoy delicious evening cocktails at home.

9. National Stress Awareness Day (November 4)

All jobs can be stressful sometimes (and sometimes, more than sometimes). Plus, the last few years have taken a toll on all of us, in terms of anxiety and pressure. Your workplace can use National Stress Awareness Day to offer yoga and meditation classes or—better yet—to give employees an extra day off.

Custom Primeline White Cloud Stress Reliever

The branded Primeline White Cloud Stress Reliever is an easy and inexpensive giveaway item. This cloud-shaped, soft stress ball is customized with your logo.

10. Bartender Appreciation Day (December 6)

While this holiday is a must for bar owners, any workplace can celebrate it! You could offer a lunchtime mixology class and, of course, give a themed gift.

The Batch & Bodega 3 Pack Syrups (3 flavors: Citrus, Rose Cordial, Authentic Ginger) includes three tasty syrups that will spruce up any cocktail or mocktail.