Festive holiday scene with wrapped gifts, a teddy bear, candy cane, and a letter board displaying "Happy Holidays." Perfect for spreading holiday cheer and appreciating employees.
Festive holiday scene with wrapped gifts, a teddy bear, candy cane, and a letter board displaying "Happy Holidays." Perfect for spreading holiday cheer and appreciating employees.
Festive holiday scene with wrapped gifts, a teddy bear, candy cane, and a letter board displaying "Happy Holidays." Perfect for spreading holiday cheer and appreciating employees.
Festive holiday scene with wrapped gifts, a teddy bear, candy cane, and a letter board displaying "Happy Holidays." Perfect for spreading holiday cheer and appreciating employees.

Employee Appreciation

25 Holiday Messages & Wishes To Employees

Spread festive cheer in your workplace with our collection of 25 thoughtful holiday messages for employees. Show your appreciation and boost team morale with these heartfelt greetings.

Spread festive cheer in your workplace with our collection of 25 thoughtful holiday messages for employees. Show your appreciation and boost team morale with these heartfelt greetings.

Aug 5, 2024

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When you’re all busy making the company a big success, time just flies by, and before you know it the year-end is looming. It’s that time of year again when people wish their friends and family well over the holidays. But should you send a holiday message to employees? 

Yes, you definitely should send your employees holiday wishes! It shows you appreciate and value them. 

During this time of togetherness and reflection, a warm message unifies your entire team, and organizational unity leads to success

Make everyone feel like a part of the team by bringing some festive cheer into the workplace with these 25 holiday messages and wishes for employees.

25 Simple & Thoughtful Holiday Messages To Employees

With several celebrations in the last days of the year, it’s a challenge knowing what to say. But no matter what culture they’re from, your employees would appreciate a thoughtful message at this time. 

Holiday Card Messages For Employees 

Ordinary holiday card messages tend to be very generic and bland. But your employee holiday card messages don’t have to be. Get some attractive cards that are blank inside, and include one of the short and sweet messages below. 

If you’re sending employees Christmas gifts, attach these cards to their gifts.

  1. (Employee’s  name), have a Happy Holiday season and a wonderful New Year. Looking forward to seeing you back at work again, soon.

  1. Dear (employee’s name), it’s time for a well-earned break. We hope you enjoy the holidays with all your loved ones. Happy Holidays!

  1. Sending warm holiday wishes from (company’s name) to you and your family this festive season, (employee’s name).Happy Holidays!

  1. It’s the holiday season, (employee’s name) and you deserve this break! Happy Holidays, and see you again soon!

  1. A warm (company’s name) festive greeting to you and your family, (employee’s name). You’re a star employee, and we appreciate you. Happy Holidays! 

Company Holiday Message To Employees Working Through The Holidays

The most valuable asset any business has is its workforce. Prove that with a thoughtful message from the CEO to employees working through the holiday period. 

Pin it up on the wall, and post it on the workplace communications platform. It will show them that the management takes an interest in their workers and not just the bottom line. Don’t forget to spoil them a little with some holiday season edible treats

  1. Happy Holidays to all of our valued employees. We appreciate all that you do to keep the wheels turning here at (company’s name). Thank you! (end off with the CEO’s name)

  1. Hello and Happy Holidays to our wonderful workforce here at (company’s name). Thank you for your unwavering dedication and loyalty throughout the year. You are all amazing!  (place the CEO’s name at the end)

  1. Our company is a success thanks to all of YOU. So thank you, team, for being here and making the dream work. Happy Holidays! (insert CEO’s name)

  1. A big THANK YOU to all our hard-working employees who go the extra mile for (company’s name). We are deeply grateful. Happy Holidays! (end off with CEO’s name)

  1. To all our employees working tirelessly throughout the year. Your hard work has made this company what it is today. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year! (insert CEO’s name) 

Holiday Email To Employees

E-mails are not always the most exciting medium for sending holiday wishes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. E-cards are a great way to wish employees virtually, so consider sending a fun e-card along with a happy holiday email to employees. 

  1. Happy Holidays (employee’s name), and best wishes for the New Year. We hope the coming year will bring you all the success you desire. See you soon, until then, enjoy this time off with your loved ones. PS. Hope you like the e-card. 

  1. Hi there (employee’s name), it’s the festive season and time to enjoy a break with your friends and family. We just wanted to send you some Happy Holiday greetings and this e-card to say we appreciate you.

  1. Your winning attitude and skillful contributions to the company have made us a huge success. This holiday season, we wish you all the best for the New Year. Thank you for being on our team. Enjoy the e-card and Happy Holidays! 

  1. It’s the holiday season, and we couldn’t let this opportunity go by without thanking you for everything you do throughout the year. Happy Holidays, and have a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

  1. When we saw this e-card we immediately thought of you. May it show you that you are truly appreciated by the whole team. Have a very Happy Holiday season with your nearest and dearest.

Personalized Mobile Holiday Wishes To Employees 

Want to add even more festive cheer to your holiday wishes to employees? Personalize that holiday message by sending their message straight to their mobile phone with an image that speaks to their interests. 

This is a great option if you know your employees well and have a good working relationship. You can add a meme, GIF, image, or even a funny video clip. If it speaks to their interests and passions (sports, gardening, pets, etc), they will be touched by your thoughtful gesture. 

To get an idea of what they are into, ask coworkers, check out their social media, or take your cue from lunchtime conversations you’ve had at work. 

  1. Hey there (employee’s name). Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! Hope you and your furry friends (add their pet’s names or a pic of pets) have a wonderful holiday season. From all of us at (company's name).

  1. Hi (employee’s name). It’s the festive season, and you’ll have some time to get stuck into your garden (if they’re a gardening fan). Just remember to have a good rest too, you’ve earned it! Happy Holidays from everyone at (company’s name). 

  1. Hey (employee’s name), Happy Holidays from all of us at (company’s name)! Enjoy your break. We're sure you’ll be spending lots of time on (add whichever sport or hobby they love most). Have a great time. 

  1. As soon as we saw this meme, you came to mind! (add fun meme) You bring so much fun and laughter into the workplace. Thanks for always bringing some cheer into our workday, and enjoy spreading the festive cheer this holiday season.

  1. Happy Holidays (employee’s name)! Thought you might enjoy this little video we made of you and the team goofing off during your lunch break. Thanks for all the good times, and we look forward to many more in the New Year.

Holiday Message To Employees On Your Company’s Social Media Pages

Your company's social media pages are the perfect platform for sending a group holiday thank-you message to employees. You may find this easier if you have a large, widespread workforce, especially if it's a hybrid of in-office and remote workers. 

  1. To our wonderful staff, we appreciate you and all that you do. Warm holiday greetings to you all from the management at (company’s name).  

  1. Thank you (company's name) team, for all that you do for us. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! May you and your loved ones enjoy a wonderful festive season break together.

  1. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to everyone who works so hard to make (company's name) the success that it is. May the coming year be one of happiness for you all.

  1. Here at (company’s name), we’d like to celebrate our superstar employees this festive season. Happy Holidays everybody, and may the New Year be full of good things for you all.

  1. (Company’s name) we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing staff members. In a season of warm wishes and gift-giving, we realize that the greatest gift of all is our fantastic team. Thank you all for your hard work.

Is It Okay To Send Religious Messages To Staff Over The Holidays? 

The short answer is yes, it’s okay. The longer answer is it’s okay but not always a good idea. Celebrating the holidays and diversity in the workplace is possible. But we live in a multicultural society, and the best approach is to keep holiday messages to employees as culturally neutral as possible. 

When you’re a small business with very few staff, and you’re all very well acquainted, it might not be a big deal. However, the greater the workforce, the greater the cultural diversity. This can be true of a small workforce too. 

How To Include Everyone In Your Workplace Holiday Celebrations

The 25 simple and thoughtful holiday messages above are perfect examples of this neutrality. They are suitable for everyone, regardless of culture and religious or non-religious affiliation. 

Do the same with your gifting. The festive season is a time of year for everyone to enjoy, together. Instead of attaching gift cards or labels that mention a specific cultural or religious day, just say ‘Happy Holidays’. And don’t forget to thank your employees for their hard work throughout the year!

Final Thoughts

Sending a holiday message to employees doesn’t have to be stressful. You can easily wish everyone in your workforce a happy holiday season with the right words. A small gift will also make their day, and it’s easy when you have an employee rewards system in place. PerkUp makes this even easier. 

You’ll find everything from festive treats to milestone recognition gift cards and spot rewards. Whether you choose what to send, or let your employees do the choosing, is up to you. Customize perks or select one of our company swag options. 

Book a demo today, and spread a bit of festive cheer in your workplace.

When you’re all busy making the company a big success, time just flies by, and before you know it the year-end is looming. It’s that time of year again when people wish their friends and family well over the holidays. But should you send a holiday message to employees? 

Yes, you definitely should send your employees holiday wishes! It shows you appreciate and value them. 

During this time of togetherness and reflection, a warm message unifies your entire team, and organizational unity leads to success

Make everyone feel like a part of the team by bringing some festive cheer into the workplace with these 25 holiday messages and wishes for employees.

25 Simple & Thoughtful Holiday Messages To Employees

With several celebrations in the last days of the year, it’s a challenge knowing what to say. But no matter what culture they’re from, your employees would appreciate a thoughtful message at this time. 

Holiday Card Messages For Employees 

Ordinary holiday card messages tend to be very generic and bland. But your employee holiday card messages don’t have to be. Get some attractive cards that are blank inside, and include one of the short and sweet messages below. 

If you’re sending employees Christmas gifts, attach these cards to their gifts.

  1. (Employee’s  name), have a Happy Holiday season and a wonderful New Year. Looking forward to seeing you back at work again, soon.

  1. Dear (employee’s name), it’s time for a well-earned break. We hope you enjoy the holidays with all your loved ones. Happy Holidays!

  1. Sending warm holiday wishes from (company’s name) to you and your family this festive season, (employee’s name).Happy Holidays!

  1. It’s the holiday season, (employee’s name) and you deserve this break! Happy Holidays, and see you again soon!

  1. A warm (company’s name) festive greeting to you and your family, (employee’s name). You’re a star employee, and we appreciate you. Happy Holidays! 

Company Holiday Message To Employees Working Through The Holidays

The most valuable asset any business has is its workforce. Prove that with a thoughtful message from the CEO to employees working through the holiday period. 

Pin it up on the wall, and post it on the workplace communications platform. It will show them that the management takes an interest in their workers and not just the bottom line. Don’t forget to spoil them a little with some holiday season edible treats

  1. Happy Holidays to all of our valued employees. We appreciate all that you do to keep the wheels turning here at (company’s name). Thank you! (end off with the CEO’s name)

  1. Hello and Happy Holidays to our wonderful workforce here at (company’s name). Thank you for your unwavering dedication and loyalty throughout the year. You are all amazing!  (place the CEO’s name at the end)

  1. Our company is a success thanks to all of YOU. So thank you, team, for being here and making the dream work. Happy Holidays! (insert CEO’s name)

  1. A big THANK YOU to all our hard-working employees who go the extra mile for (company’s name). We are deeply grateful. Happy Holidays! (end off with CEO’s name)

  1. To all our employees working tirelessly throughout the year. Your hard work has made this company what it is today. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year! (insert CEO’s name) 

Holiday Email To Employees

E-mails are not always the most exciting medium for sending holiday wishes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. E-cards are a great way to wish employees virtually, so consider sending a fun e-card along with a happy holiday email to employees. 

  1. Happy Holidays (employee’s name), and best wishes for the New Year. We hope the coming year will bring you all the success you desire. See you soon, until then, enjoy this time off with your loved ones. PS. Hope you like the e-card. 

  1. Hi there (employee’s name), it’s the festive season and time to enjoy a break with your friends and family. We just wanted to send you some Happy Holiday greetings and this e-card to say we appreciate you.

  1. Your winning attitude and skillful contributions to the company have made us a huge success. This holiday season, we wish you all the best for the New Year. Thank you for being on our team. Enjoy the e-card and Happy Holidays! 

  1. It’s the holiday season, and we couldn’t let this opportunity go by without thanking you for everything you do throughout the year. Happy Holidays, and have a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

  1. When we saw this e-card we immediately thought of you. May it show you that you are truly appreciated by the whole team. Have a very Happy Holiday season with your nearest and dearest.

Personalized Mobile Holiday Wishes To Employees 

Want to add even more festive cheer to your holiday wishes to employees? Personalize that holiday message by sending their message straight to their mobile phone with an image that speaks to their interests. 

This is a great option if you know your employees well and have a good working relationship. You can add a meme, GIF, image, or even a funny video clip. If it speaks to their interests and passions (sports, gardening, pets, etc), they will be touched by your thoughtful gesture. 

To get an idea of what they are into, ask coworkers, check out their social media, or take your cue from lunchtime conversations you’ve had at work. 

  1. Hey there (employee’s name). Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! Hope you and your furry friends (add their pet’s names or a pic of pets) have a wonderful holiday season. From all of us at (company's name).

  1. Hi (employee’s name). It’s the festive season, and you’ll have some time to get stuck into your garden (if they’re a gardening fan). Just remember to have a good rest too, you’ve earned it! Happy Holidays from everyone at (company’s name). 

  1. Hey (employee’s name), Happy Holidays from all of us at (company’s name)! Enjoy your break. We're sure you’ll be spending lots of time on (add whichever sport or hobby they love most). Have a great time. 

  1. As soon as we saw this meme, you came to mind! (add fun meme) You bring so much fun and laughter into the workplace. Thanks for always bringing some cheer into our workday, and enjoy spreading the festive cheer this holiday season.

  1. Happy Holidays (employee’s name)! Thought you might enjoy this little video we made of you and the team goofing off during your lunch break. Thanks for all the good times, and we look forward to many more in the New Year.

Holiday Message To Employees On Your Company’s Social Media Pages

Your company's social media pages are the perfect platform for sending a group holiday thank-you message to employees. You may find this easier if you have a large, widespread workforce, especially if it's a hybrid of in-office and remote workers. 

  1. To our wonderful staff, we appreciate you and all that you do. Warm holiday greetings to you all from the management at (company’s name).  

  1. Thank you (company's name) team, for all that you do for us. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! May you and your loved ones enjoy a wonderful festive season break together.

  1. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to everyone who works so hard to make (company's name) the success that it is. May the coming year be one of happiness for you all.

  1. Here at (company’s name), we’d like to celebrate our superstar employees this festive season. Happy Holidays everybody, and may the New Year be full of good things for you all.

  1. (Company’s name) we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing staff members. In a season of warm wishes and gift-giving, we realize that the greatest gift of all is our fantastic team. Thank you all for your hard work.

Is It Okay To Send Religious Messages To Staff Over The Holidays? 

The short answer is yes, it’s okay. The longer answer is it’s okay but not always a good idea. Celebrating the holidays and diversity in the workplace is possible. But we live in a multicultural society, and the best approach is to keep holiday messages to employees as culturally neutral as possible. 

When you’re a small business with very few staff, and you’re all very well acquainted, it might not be a big deal. However, the greater the workforce, the greater the cultural diversity. This can be true of a small workforce too. 

How To Include Everyone In Your Workplace Holiday Celebrations

The 25 simple and thoughtful holiday messages above are perfect examples of this neutrality. They are suitable for everyone, regardless of culture and religious or non-religious affiliation. 

Do the same with your gifting. The festive season is a time of year for everyone to enjoy, together. Instead of attaching gift cards or labels that mention a specific cultural or religious day, just say ‘Happy Holidays’. And don’t forget to thank your employees for their hard work throughout the year!

Final Thoughts

Sending a holiday message to employees doesn’t have to be stressful. You can easily wish everyone in your workforce a happy holiday season with the right words. A small gift will also make their day, and it’s easy when you have an employee rewards system in place. PerkUp makes this even easier. 

You’ll find everything from festive treats to milestone recognition gift cards and spot rewards. Whether you choose what to send, or let your employees do the choosing, is up to you. Customize perks or select one of our company swag options. 

Book a demo today, and spread a bit of festive cheer in your workplace.

When you’re all busy making the company a big success, time just flies by, and before you know it the year-end is looming. It’s that time of year again when people wish their friends and family well over the holidays. But should you send a holiday message to employees? 

Yes, you definitely should send your employees holiday wishes! It shows you appreciate and value them. 

During this time of togetherness and reflection, a warm message unifies your entire team, and organizational unity leads to success

Make everyone feel like a part of the team by bringing some festive cheer into the workplace with these 25 holiday messages and wishes for employees.

25 Simple & Thoughtful Holiday Messages To Employees

With several celebrations in the last days of the year, it’s a challenge knowing what to say. But no matter what culture they’re from, your employees would appreciate a thoughtful message at this time. 

Holiday Card Messages For Employees 

Ordinary holiday card messages tend to be very generic and bland. But your employee holiday card messages don’t have to be. Get some attractive cards that are blank inside, and include one of the short and sweet messages below. 

If you’re sending employees Christmas gifts, attach these cards to their gifts.

  1. (Employee’s  name), have a Happy Holiday season and a wonderful New Year. Looking forward to seeing you back at work again, soon.

  1. Dear (employee’s name), it’s time for a well-earned break. We hope you enjoy the holidays with all your loved ones. Happy Holidays!

  1. Sending warm holiday wishes from (company’s name) to you and your family this festive season, (employee’s name).Happy Holidays!

  1. It’s the holiday season, (employee’s name) and you deserve this break! Happy Holidays, and see you again soon!

  1. A warm (company’s name) festive greeting to you and your family, (employee’s name). You’re a star employee, and we appreciate you. Happy Holidays! 

Company Holiday Message To Employees Working Through The Holidays

The most valuable asset any business has is its workforce. Prove that with a thoughtful message from the CEO to employees working through the holiday period. 

Pin it up on the wall, and post it on the workplace communications platform. It will show them that the management takes an interest in their workers and not just the bottom line. Don’t forget to spoil them a little with some holiday season edible treats

  1. Happy Holidays to all of our valued employees. We appreciate all that you do to keep the wheels turning here at (company’s name). Thank you! (end off with the CEO’s name)

  1. Hello and Happy Holidays to our wonderful workforce here at (company’s name). Thank you for your unwavering dedication and loyalty throughout the year. You are all amazing!  (place the CEO’s name at the end)

  1. Our company is a success thanks to all of YOU. So thank you, team, for being here and making the dream work. Happy Holidays! (insert CEO’s name)

  1. A big THANK YOU to all our hard-working employees who go the extra mile for (company’s name). We are deeply grateful. Happy Holidays! (end off with CEO’s name)

  1. To all our employees working tirelessly throughout the year. Your hard work has made this company what it is today. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year! (insert CEO’s name) 

Holiday Email To Employees

E-mails are not always the most exciting medium for sending holiday wishes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. E-cards are a great way to wish employees virtually, so consider sending a fun e-card along with a happy holiday email to employees. 

  1. Happy Holidays (employee’s name), and best wishes for the New Year. We hope the coming year will bring you all the success you desire. See you soon, until then, enjoy this time off with your loved ones. PS. Hope you like the e-card. 

  1. Hi there (employee’s name), it’s the festive season and time to enjoy a break with your friends and family. We just wanted to send you some Happy Holiday greetings and this e-card to say we appreciate you.

  1. Your winning attitude and skillful contributions to the company have made us a huge success. This holiday season, we wish you all the best for the New Year. Thank you for being on our team. Enjoy the e-card and Happy Holidays! 

  1. It’s the holiday season, and we couldn’t let this opportunity go by without thanking you for everything you do throughout the year. Happy Holidays, and have a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

  1. When we saw this e-card we immediately thought of you. May it show you that you are truly appreciated by the whole team. Have a very Happy Holiday season with your nearest and dearest.

Personalized Mobile Holiday Wishes To Employees 

Want to add even more festive cheer to your holiday wishes to employees? Personalize that holiday message by sending their message straight to their mobile phone with an image that speaks to their interests. 

This is a great option if you know your employees well and have a good working relationship. You can add a meme, GIF, image, or even a funny video clip. If it speaks to their interests and passions (sports, gardening, pets, etc), they will be touched by your thoughtful gesture. 

To get an idea of what they are into, ask coworkers, check out their social media, or take your cue from lunchtime conversations you’ve had at work. 

  1. Hey there (employee’s name). Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! Hope you and your furry friends (add their pet’s names or a pic of pets) have a wonderful holiday season. From all of us at (company's name).

  1. Hi (employee’s name). It’s the festive season, and you’ll have some time to get stuck into your garden (if they’re a gardening fan). Just remember to have a good rest too, you’ve earned it! Happy Holidays from everyone at (company’s name). 

  1. Hey (employee’s name), Happy Holidays from all of us at (company’s name)! Enjoy your break. We're sure you’ll be spending lots of time on (add whichever sport or hobby they love most). Have a great time. 

  1. As soon as we saw this meme, you came to mind! (add fun meme) You bring so much fun and laughter into the workplace. Thanks for always bringing some cheer into our workday, and enjoy spreading the festive cheer this holiday season.

  1. Happy Holidays (employee’s name)! Thought you might enjoy this little video we made of you and the team goofing off during your lunch break. Thanks for all the good times, and we look forward to many more in the New Year.

Holiday Message To Employees On Your Company’s Social Media Pages

Your company's social media pages are the perfect platform for sending a group holiday thank-you message to employees. You may find this easier if you have a large, widespread workforce, especially if it's a hybrid of in-office and remote workers. 

  1. To our wonderful staff, we appreciate you and all that you do. Warm holiday greetings to you all from the management at (company’s name).  

  1. Thank you (company's name) team, for all that you do for us. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! May you and your loved ones enjoy a wonderful festive season break together.

  1. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to everyone who works so hard to make (company's name) the success that it is. May the coming year be one of happiness for you all.

  1. Here at (company’s name), we’d like to celebrate our superstar employees this festive season. Happy Holidays everybody, and may the New Year be full of good things for you all.

  1. (Company’s name) we’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing staff members. In a season of warm wishes and gift-giving, we realize that the greatest gift of all is our fantastic team. Thank you all for your hard work.

Is It Okay To Send Religious Messages To Staff Over The Holidays? 

The short answer is yes, it’s okay. The longer answer is it’s okay but not always a good idea. Celebrating the holidays and diversity in the workplace is possible. But we live in a multicultural society, and the best approach is to keep holiday messages to employees as culturally neutral as possible. 

When you’re a small business with very few staff, and you’re all very well acquainted, it might not be a big deal. However, the greater the workforce, the greater the cultural diversity. This can be true of a small workforce too. 

How To Include Everyone In Your Workplace Holiday Celebrations

The 25 simple and thoughtful holiday messages above are perfect examples of this neutrality. They are suitable for everyone, regardless of culture and religious or non-religious affiliation. 

Do the same with your gifting. The festive season is a time of year for everyone to enjoy, together. Instead of attaching gift cards or labels that mention a specific cultural or religious day, just say ‘Happy Holidays’. And don’t forget to thank your employees for their hard work throughout the year!

Final Thoughts

Sending a holiday message to employees doesn’t have to be stressful. You can easily wish everyone in your workforce a happy holiday season with the right words. A small gift will also make their day, and it’s easy when you have an employee rewards system in place. PerkUp makes this even easier. 

You’ll find everything from festive treats to milestone recognition gift cards and spot rewards. Whether you choose what to send, or let your employees do the choosing, is up to you. Customize perks or select one of our company swag options. 

Book a demo today, and spread a bit of festive cheer in your workplace.