Secret Santa ideas for work give countless people headaches every year.

I get it – someone up there with an evil sense of humor dictates that you always get the toughest person to buy for. 

Secret Santa can be overwhelming, hence why there are so many online guides to help you, although some of those (like this guide, for example) tend to hit higher price points.

You don’t want the stress of running around trying to figure out what to buy your office Secret Santa pick, so I’ve used my experience to come up with some suggestions for:

• Gifts under $25
• Gifts for co-workers
• My go-to gift pick

So, relax… I’ve got you covered.

Let’s get underway and discover some of the best Secret Santa office worker gifts right here.

Secret Santa Ideas For Work (My Go-To Pick)

Stress Putty

This is perfect for everyone, right?

This should suit you even if your office has stuck to a tiny budget this year. 

It comes in its own grumpy tin design, so it’s perfect for having in a desk drawer or even in a pocket, depending on how often it’s needed.

We all need a little stress relief occasionally, and this little tin does the job.

Secret Santa Gift Ideas For Coworkers

Everyone Was Thinking It Notebook

Do you know someone in your workplace who always speaks their mind… even when other people really don’t want them to?

This funny Secret Santa gift idea is just the ticket.

It’s a lined notebook, so there’ll be no going off downhill mid-sentence either (don’t you just hate that?).

Just make sure your intended recipient has a sense of humor as well as the desire to speak out whenever they get the chance!

Desktop Mini Bowling

Anyone free for a spot of ten pin bowling at lunchtime?

This wooden bowling alley comes with a marble and ten bowling pins ready to knock down, so the recipient can: 

• Practice their skills
• Alleviate their stress
• Show off when required

It’s an excellent desktop toy most people would be unable to resist playing with – myself included.

Sand Art

Sand art… not the first thing you’ll think of when you’re hunting for Secret Santa ideas for work, I’m sure.

However, this is fascinating to watch and really relaxing too.

If your Secret Santa budget is a little higher than the basic level, this gift is:

• Excellent quality and compact
• A great stress reliever

Could it be the right gift for someone you work with?

Office Secret Santa Ideas Under $25

Desktop Golf Set

I’m not a fan of golf, but if someone put this on my desk, I’d need to have a go!

The kit comes with a driver, iron, and putter, a putting green and balls… oh, and the golf clubs are all pens too, so it’s a multipurpose desktop delight!

Perfect for the golfing fan in your office, and for anyone who likes to have some downtime at their desk on a break.

Desktop Flip Cards

If you work somewhere where a sense of humor is allowed, this might be the perfect addition to someone’s desk.

It comes with more than 30 messages to leave in view, along with blank pages and a pen to add (and erase) other messages.

Here are a few other advantages of buying one of these:

• They’re informative
• They inspire creativity
• It’s an affordable Secret Santa solution

I bet you can think of a desk to add this to…

Secret Santa Theme Ideas For Work (Best Gifts)

Warm Fuzzy Festive Socks

Six designs, every single one of them festive, featuring snowmen and reindeer among other things.

These are ideal as a Secret Santa work gift because:

• They’re unisex socks
• They come in one size
• Everyone needs cozy socks for the winter, right?

No sizing to worry about and six pairs instead of just the one!

Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus

This is a great festive-themed gift for anyone in the office, from the boss to anyone else inspiring to be one!

Here are a few of the advantages of getting this book:

• It’s available from multiple sellers
• You can choose from hardback, paperback, or even a Kindle version if you buy a voucher and recommend it

An unusual gift but one I think any office worker will like.

Secret Santa Gift Ideas For Work

Company Policies Mug

This will raise a smile whenever anyone in the office sees it.

I love this gift because it’s suitable for any adult, from the boss to the newest recruit, and for a man or woman.

And here are some other perks:

• It’s gift boxed
• It’s microwave safe
• It’s a hefty 11oz

The perfect Secret Santa idea for work that’ll get used over and over.

Novelty Memo Pads

Ah, I just love the splash of color on each of these memo pads. 

Anyone who has ever worked in an office will identify with the feelings of the character on each of these pads.

Anyone can use more memo pads, and these each have 50 pages in them – ideal for meetings, jotting notes, or writing reminders.

If you know someone in your office who’s always scrabbling around for a notepad, this is the perfect gift for this year’s Secret Santa event.

Secret Santa Ideas For Office (My Closing Thoughts)

It’s amazing how many ideas there are for cool Secret Santa gifts for work when you start digging around in this area.

I’ve been able to find plenty of varied ideas too, some as desktop gifts to use at work and others to use whenever the mood strikes.

Point is, whoever you get for your Secret Santa event this year, there’s a good chance one of the ideas I’ve revealed on this list will be ideal for them.

Then all you need to do is to buy it and it’ll be job done.

You can then sit back and watch everyone else at work panicking about what to get – and enjoy the peace you’ll be enjoying instead.

I’d recommend watching this video for more gift ideas: