# The 2027 Gifting Calendar for Small Businesses: Every Client, Employee and Personal Date, and When to Order

The 2027 business gifting calendar runs from New Year's Day (Friday, January 1) through Employee Appreciation Day (Friday, March 5), Administrative Professionals Day (Wednesday, April 21), Boss's Day (Saturday, October 16), Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 25) and Christmas (Saturday, December 25), with Hanukkah beginning at sundown on Christmas Eve. Every date below has its source.

> **New Year's Day: Friday, January 1, 2027**
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> Order by Monday, December 21 for delivery in time.
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> [Send this gift](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/order?occasion=new-year)

*We sell a $35 logo mug gift box, printed, packed and shipped to each person's address. This guide covers the other options too.*

**Key facts** (each date checked at its source on October 29, 2026):

- **Employee Appreciation Day** is the first Friday in March: **Friday, March 5, 2027**.
- **Administrative Professionals Day** is the Wednesday of the last full week of April: **Wednesday, April 21, 2027** ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_Professionals_Day)).
- **Hanukkah 2027 begins at sundown on Friday, December 24**, Christmas Eve ([Hebcal](https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/chanukah-2027)).
- **Three big dates fall on a weekend:** Valentine's Day (Sunday), Boss's Day (Saturday) and Christmas (Saturday). Federal offices observe Christmas on Friday, December 24 ([OPM](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/)).
- **Searches come late:** for Employee Appreciation Day, a median 67% of the 8-week run-up's US Google searches came in the final week, 2022–2026 ([our Google Trends study](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/gifting-timing-gap-study)).

## The 2027 Gifting Calendar, Month by Month

| Occasion | 2027 date | Who it's for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New Year's Day](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/new-year-client-gifts) | Fri Jan 1 | Clients, staff | A thank-you for the year that arrives after the December rush |
| National Hot Chocolate Day | Sun Jan 31 | Clients, friends | Unofficial; falls on a Sunday |
| Lunar New Year | Sat Feb 6 | Clients and staff who celebrate | We don't suggest our box (see below) |
| Valentine's Day | Sun Feb 14 | Partners, family, friends | Personal; falls on a Sunday |
| Employee Appreciation Day | Fri Mar 5 | Staff, remote teams | First Friday in March |
| Tax Day | Thu Apr 15 | Your accountant, CPA firm staff | The filing date in 26 U.S.C. 6072(a) |
| Administrative Professionals Day | Wed Apr 21 | Office managers, assistants | Wednesday of the last full week of April |
| Teacher Appreciation Week | Mon May 3 – Fri May 7 | Teachers | National Teacher Day: Tue May 4; warm month |
| Nurses Week | Thu May 6 – Wed May 12 | Nurses, care teams | Same dates every year; warm month |
| Mother's Day | Sun May 9 | Mothers | Second Sunday in May; warm month |
| Father's Day | Sun Jun 20 | Fathers | Third Sunday in June; hot month |
| Grandparents Day | Sun Sep 12 | Grandparents | First Sunday after Labor Day; warm month |
| National Coffee Day | Wed Sep 29 | Clients | Unofficial |
| Rosh Hashanah | Begins at sundown Fri Oct 1 | Clients who celebrate | A note wishing a sweet new year |
| Customer Service Week | Mon Oct 4 – Fri Oct 8 | Support teams | First full week of October |
| Boss's Day | Sat Oct 16 | Managers (from the team) | Unofficial; observed on the nearest working day (Fri Oct 15) |
| Diwali | Fri Oct 29 | Clients and staff who celebrate | Dates can vary by region |
| [Thanksgiving](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/thanksgiving-client-gifts) | Thu Nov 25 | Clients, staff | Lands before the December pile |
| Hanukkah | Begins at sundown Fri Dec 24 | Clients and family who celebrate | Overlaps Christmas in 2027 |
| Christmas | Sat Dec 25 | Clients, staff, family | Federal holiday observed Fri Dec 24 |
| Kwanzaa | Sun Dec 26 – Sat Jan 1, 2028 | Family, community | We don't sell our box as a Kwanzaa gift |

Each row's source is listed under Sources below.

## Still Ahead in 2026

| Occasion | 2026 date | Order Personalized Gifts Delivered by |
|---|---|---|
| [Thanksgiving](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/thanksgiving-client-gifts) | Thu Nov 26 | Mon Nov 16 |
| Hanukkah | Begins at sundown Fri Dec 4 | Mon Nov 23 |
| [Christmas](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/holiday-order-by-dates-2026) | Fri Dec 25 | Tue Dec 15 |
| [New Year](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/new-year-client-gifts) | Fri Jan 1, 2027 | Mon Dec 21 |

USPS's own Christmas send-by dates, and how we set ours: [2026 holiday order-by dates](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/holiday-order-by-dates-2026).

## How to Work Out an Order-By Date for Any 2027 Day

How we ship, in full:

Ships within 2 business days of a complete order (your design, your address list and payment). Ships by USPS Ground Advantage or UPS Ground, with tracking, and usually arrives 2–5 business days after it ships. Delivery dates are carrier estimates, not guarantees, and run slower in mid-December.

So count back **7 business days** from the day the box should arrive: 2 to ship, plus 5 at the slow end of the estimate. Business days are Monday to Friday, without federal holidays. Before you pay, the order page shows the date your order ships by and the date it is expected by, as a carrier estimate, if you pay that day.

Pick the arrival day first. For an office, that is the last workday before the occasion; for a weekend date like Boss's Day (Saturday, October 16), it is the Friday before. Then count back. The 2027 federal holidays, which don't count as business days:

| 2027 federal holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri Jan 1 |
| Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Mon Jan 18 |
| Washington's Birthday | Mon Feb 15 |
| Memorial Day | Mon May 31 |
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Fri Jun 18 (observed) |
| Independence Day | Mon Jul 5 (observed) |
| Labor Day | Mon Sep 6 |
| Columbus Day | Mon Oct 11 |
| Veterans Day | Thu Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Fri Dec 24 (observed) |

Source: [OPM, 2027 holiday schedule](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/), as of October 29, 2026.

## Dates That Need a Second Look

- **Lunar New Year (Saturday, February 6).** China Highlights' guide to gifts to avoid says: "Do not give gifts in sets or multiples of four" and "avoid presents that are largely black or largely white, or wrapping paper or envelopes in these colors" ([China Highlights](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/things-not-give-chinese-new-year.htm)). Our box has 4 Lindt LINDOR milk chocolate truffles, a black box and a white mug, so we don't suggest it for this date.
- **May through September.** Our box holds chocolate. Lake Champlain Chocolates, which ships chocolate nationwide, says that in "the summer months and year-round to warm weather destinations" heat and humidity "can cause the chocolate to bloom or melt" ([Lake Champlain Chocolates](https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/shipping-chocolate)). Teacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Week, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparents Day all fall in that stretch.
- **Hanukkah and Christmas overlap.** In 2026 Hanukkah starts three weeks before Christmas; in 2027 it starts on Christmas Eve, so one shipment covers both.
- **Unofficial days.** National Hot Chocolate Day, National Coffee Day and Boss's Day are popular observances, not holidays: no office closes for them, and calendars can differ.
- **Kwanzaa.** We don't sell our box as a Kwanzaa gift; for a mixed list, a New Year message fits everyone.

## Why Plan From This Calendar, Not From a Search

People look up a gifting day close to the day itself. In our study of five years of US Google Trends data, a median 67% of the 8-week run-up's searches for Employee Appreciation Day, and 65% for Administrative Professionals Day, came in the final week, when a shipped, custom gift is already late. Christmas client gifts are the exception: searches peak two to three weeks out. The full numbers for 18 occasions: [when people search vs when you must order](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/gifting-timing-gap-study).

How often to send, and which dates to pick for clients: [when (and how often) to send client gifts](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/when-to-send-client-gifts).

## What to Know Before You Order

- **Federal employees.** 5 CFR 2635.204(a) lets them accept gifts worth "$20 or less per source per occasion" from a prohibited source: gifts to federal employees.
- **Where we ship:** the lower 48 states and Washington, DC, except Texas for now.
- **The treats:** LINDOR truffles contain milk, soy and barley malt (gluten); read the labels.

## Where Personalized Gifts Delivered Fits on This Calendar

Every date above is a deadline someone has to print, pack and ship for. By our estimate, doing it yourself for 25 people takes about 9 hours of hands-on work plus a week or more waiting for supplies ([DIY vs ordering](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/compare/diy-mug-gift-box-vs-ordering)). With Personalized Gifts Delivered, a date becomes one order placed 7 business days ahead. Add your logo (or type your website and we'll find it), or a photo or a few words for a personal gift; check the preview of your mug and card; add your address list; and pay $35 per box. We print, pack and ship each box to its own address.

For the cool-weather dates, the box is a [custom logo mug gift box, shipped to each client, no minimum](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/custom-logo-mug-gift-box): an 11 oz white ceramic mug with your logo, Ghirardelli hot cocoa, 4 Lindt LINDOR milk chocolate truffles and your printed card, $35 per box, delivered. For family dates, see [personal gifts](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/personal-gifts).

Ready for the next date? [Send a box to each person on your list](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/order).

## Frequently asked questions

### What dates should a business send gifts on in 2027?

The main 2027 business gifting dates are Employee Appreciation Day (Friday, March 5), Administrative Professionals Day (Wednesday, April 21), Boss's Day (Saturday, October 16), Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 25) and Christmas (Saturday, December 25), with Hanukkah beginning at sundown on Christmas Eve.

### When is Employee Appreciation Day 2027?

Employee Appreciation Day 2027 is Friday, March 5: it falls on the first Friday in March each year. In five years of Google Trends data, about two-thirds of its run-up searches came in the final week, so plan a shipped gift earlier.

### When does Hanukkah start in 2027?

Hanukkah 2027 begins at sundown on Friday, December 24, the same evening as Christmas Eve, and the eighth candle is lit on Friday, December 31, according to Hebcal. One December shipment can cover both holidays.

### How far ahead should I order a gift for a 2027 date?

Personalized Gifts Delivered ships within 2 business days of a complete order, and boxes usually arrive 2–5 business days after they ship, so count back 7 business days from the day the box should arrive, skipping weekends and federal holidays. Delivery dates are carrier estimates, not guarantees, and run slower in mid-December.

### When do I need to order client gifts for the rest of 2026?

Personalized Gifts Delivered's 2026 order-by dates are Monday, November 16 for Thanksgiving, Monday, November 23 for Hanukkah, Tuesday, December 15 for Christmas and Monday, December 21 for New Year's Day. Each date covers printing your logo, packing and shipping each box to its own address; delivery dates are carrier estimates, not guarantees.

### Is Lunar New Year a good time to send a mug gift box?

We don't suggest the Personalized Gifts Delivered box for Lunar New Year (Saturday, February 6, 2027): a Lunar New Year gift guide says to avoid gifts "in sets or multiples of four" and presents "largely black or largely white", and our box holds 4 Lindt LINDOR milk chocolate truffles in a black box with a white mug.

## In this section

- [Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026: USPS and Order-By Dates](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/holiday-order-by-dates-2026): USPS 2026 Christmas shipping deadlines: Ground Advantage Dec 17, Priority Mail Dec 18, Priority Mail Express Dec 19. Plus when to order for each holiday.
- [Last-Minute Client Gifts That Arrive Before Christmas 2026](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/last-minute-client-christmas-gifts): A Personalized Gifts Delivered logo mug gift box ordered by Tuesday, December 15 can still reach clients by Christmas, weeks after platform cutoffs.
- [Thanksgiving Client Gifts 2026: When to Send, What to Write](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/thanksgiving-client-gifts): A Thanksgiving client gift lands before the December pile, and its card simply says thanks. Order Personalized Gifts Delivered by Monday, November 16.
- [New Year Gifts for Clients: Thank You for a Great Year](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/new-year-client-gifts): A client gift after Christmas reads as planned when its card thanks them for the year. Order Personalized Gifts Delivered by Monday, December 21.
- [When to Send Client Gifts (and How Often): A Year Plan](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/when-to-send-client-gifts): Have client gifts arrive the first two weeks of December, or at Thanksgiving or New Year to miss the pile (our suggestion); one a year, plus surprises.
- [When Do People Search for Gift Days? A 5-Year Trends Study](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/gifting-timing-gap-study): Google Trends, 2021–2026: for six appreciation days, 65% to 86% of the 8-week run-up's US searches came in the final week, after a shipped gift's order-by.

## Sources

1. OPM, [Federal holidays, 2027 holiday schedule](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/) (New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, the federal holiday table). Read October 29, 2026.
2. 36 U.S.C. [§117](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/117) (Mother's Day), [§109](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/109) (Father's Day), [§125](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/125) (National Grandparents Day); 26 U.S.C. [§6072(a)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/26/6072) (April 15 filing date) (Cornell LII). Read October 29, 2026.
3. Hebcal, [Chanukah 2027](https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/chanukah-2027) and Rosh Hashana 2027 (Hebcal's holiday API): Hanukkah and Rosh Hashanah. Read October 29, 2026.
4. Government of Hong Kong SAR, [General holidays for 2027](https://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/holiday/2027.htm): Lunar New Year's Day, 6 February. Read October 29, 2026.
5. American Nurses Association, [National Nurses Week](https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/national-nurses-week/history/): it "begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th". Read October 29, 2026.
6. California Teachers Association, [National Teacher Day](https://www.cta.org/event/national-teacher-day): May 4, 2027. Read October 29, 2026.
7. Robert Half, [Make the most of Customer Service Week](https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/management-tips/make-the-most-of-customer-service-week): "the first full week of October". Read October 29, 2026.
8. Calendarr, [National Hot Chocolate Day](https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/national-hot-chocolate-day/): January 31. Read October 29, 2026.
9. Wikipedia: [Employee Appreciation Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employee_Appreciation_Day), [Administrative Professionals Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_Professionals_Day), [Boss's Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss%27s_Day) ("October 16 (or nearest working day)"), [International Coffee Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Coffee_Day), [Diwali](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali), [Kwanzaa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa). Read October 29, 2026.
10. China Highlights, [Things not to give at Chinese New Year](https://www.chinahighlights.com/festivals/things-not-give-chinese-new-year.htm). Read October 29, 2026.
11. Lake Champlain Chocolates, [Shipping chocolate](https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/shipping-chocolate). Read October 29, 2026.
12. Google Trends, US weekly search interest, October 2021 to October 2026, as analyzed in [our timing-gap study](https://personalizedgiftsdelivered.com/gift-calendar/gifting-timing-gap-study). Pulled October 27, 2026.