25 Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Coworkers Under $25 (2025)

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My first experience with having to get Secret Santa gifts for coworkers was a few years back when I got my first job. Everyone in the office had to participate, and I remember feeling so anxious about it that I opted out and took the week the Secret Santa gift exchange was to happen off work in order to avoid it.

Since I was still new, I was so worried that I would either draw the name of one of our bosses or someone else I wasn’t close to or didn’t know that well. The colleague would probably also have no Secret Santa gift wishlist to guide me in knowing what they would like.

I tend to overthink and obsess about things, and knowing myself, the thought of all the anxiety and stress I would go through when choosing Secret Santa gifts for coworkers made me bail on it.

But I couldn’t opt out forever because I knew that Secret Santa gift exchanges are a great opportunity to bond and have fun with colleagues. Since then, I have learned how to get out of my shell and have participated in several more Secret Santa gift exchanges with coworkers in other places I have worked.

If you are like I used to be and are stuck or feeling anxious about what gift to get a coworker for Secret Santa, you don’t have to be. Keep reading for some Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers under $25 to inspire and help you choose.

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Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Coworkers Under $25

1. Personalized mug

Everyone drinks beverages at some point during their day, and thus, you can never go wrong by getting personalized mugs as cheap but useful Secret Santa gifts for coworkers. You can have funny messages about your coworker printed on their mugs depending on your relationship with them, what you know about them, and their interests. 

2. Personalized plaque

It can be difficult to feel appreciated and noticed in the workplace sometimes. Getting this personalized plaque as a Secret Santa gift for your coworker will make them feel just that. Let them know you see their efforts and that they are making a difference.

3. Wooden docking station

Everyone loves working on a decluttered and organized desk, and this wooden docking station is a good inexpensive Secret Santa gift idea, especially for male coworkers. It can also be used as a nightstand organizer.

4. Coffee mug warmer

4. Custom best friend portrait

If you are lucky enough to draw the name of your work best friend, getting them this personalized portrait as a Secret Santa gift will show them how much they mean to you.

5. Feet massage tool

Want to give your colleague a thoughtful but inexpensive Secret Santa gift? This wooden foot massager roller is one of the best Secret Santa gift ideas under $25 for coworkers, especially if their job involves a lot of walking or spending time on their feet, or if they often complain about pain in their feet. Your colleague can put the roller under their desk and use it when their feet hurt to relieve pain or to relieve stress and improve blood circulation.

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5. Because Wine Glass

6. Healing and protection crystals

Is the coworker assigned to you for Secret Santa a spiritual person? If you know they are, get them Secret Santa gifts that show that you know and respect this aspect of their lives. This black tourmaline stone bracelet is one of the best Secret Santa gift ideas under $25 for a coworker who is a spiritual person. 

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7. Lunch bag

A lunch bag is an essential item to bring to work. You are almost 100% guaranteed that your coworker will use this waterproof bag if you get it for them as a Secret Santa gift. Even if your workplace usually offers free lunch to employees, the recipient can still use this bag to bring snacks to work.

7. Non-slip leather desk pad

8. Dragon yarn bowl

Every knitter or crocheter without a yarn bowl knows the struggle of having yarn rolling around, even getting dirty and tangled, while they work on a project. This beautiful, vibrant-colored, dragon-shaped yarn bowl is the perfect Secret Santa gift for the coworker who loves crocheting and/or knitting. It has holes for tools such as crochet hooks, knitting needles, and scissors too. The next time you see your colleague rocking a new self-made crochet item, you’ll know you contributed to that look in a small way.

9. Printed socks

Everyone wears socks, and the good thing is that they can wear them both at work and at home. Getting printed socks with funny text or pictures on them is one of the best Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers under $25, especially during this cold weather.

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9. Small blender

Your fitness or smoothie addict coworker will love getting this small blender as their Christmas gift.

10. Cord holder

Though the world has been heading towards having more wireless devices, we still have to use various cables in our day-to-day lives for our phone chargers, earphones, TV, and laptops. This cord holder is a good inexpensive Secret Santa gift for coworkers as it will help them keep all their cables organized at home, in the car, and on their work desk.

10. Neck and back massager

Working all day can cause neck and back pain and could also lead to bad posture. So, if the coworker assigned to you is always complaining about a stiff neck or back pain, getting them this neck and back massager will be a thoughtful Christmas gift that is under $25. It will help in soothing a stiff neck and also with spine alignment to correct their posture.

11. A personalized recipe book

Does the person you are assigned to love to cook? There is no better Secret Santa gift under $25 for coworkers who love cooking or those who are learning how to than a recipe book. They can use it to record all their favorite holiday season recipes, which they can later pass on to their kids and anyone else who may want to try them.

12. Stanley cup

12. Motivational desk sign

We can all use some motivation at work. This engraved desk sign is one of the best cheap Secret Santa gifts for coworkers under $25. It is a great desk accessory that will encourage them to keep working and remain optimistic when they experience challenges on the job.

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13. Professional insults jar

How many times do you feel tempted to reply with a not-so-polite answer to your boss or colleagues but have to remind yourself to bite your tongue? Perhaps the colleague you are assigned to for Secret Santa also experiences the same. This professional insults jar will be a great gift for them! They can tell people who get on their nerves what they really think while remaining professional.

14. Custom water bottle

Water is a basic need for all living things. As such, this water bottle with time markers to remind them when to drink is one of the best Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers under $25.

15. Succulent planter(s)

The office desk is where many of us spend the most hours of our days. As such, it should be a space that brings us positive emotions. These cute, succulent planters are among the best Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers under $25, especially those who love reading. They will make your colleague’s desk aesthetically pleasing, bring a smile to their face, and create an atmosphere that inspires them while working.

16. Daily inspirational quotes desk calendar

Physical calendars are not out of style! This perpetual calendar with daily inspirational quotes is a good inexpensive Secret Santa gift for coworkers. Besides its main purpose of helping people keep track of days and dates, the calendar can be a great desk accessory that adds to the aesthetics of the desk and office. Reading the printed quotes every day will motivate and inspire your colleague as they work.

17. Portable mini humidifier

If there ever was a perfect Christmas gift for a coworker, this portable mini humidifier would be it. It is super quiet and because of its size can be used at their work desk, at home, and when travelling.

17. Personalized leather wallet

Men never go anywhere without their wallets. If you get this personalized leather wallet as a Secret Santa gift for your male coworkers, you are sure it will be useful to them.

18. Foodie dice

You probably know how difficult it can be to decide what to cook or eat on a particular day. Your foodie coworkers will appreciate getting these dice as their Secret Santa gift as they will inspire them and make it easier and fun to choose what to eat.

19. Desk name plate

Want to help your colleague improve the aesthetics of their office desk or workstation? This pretty, personalized name plate is a great inexpensive Secret Santa gift that is under $25. They will use it at their desk and may even get a lot of compliments from other colleagues and clients.

20. Keepsake box

Does the coworker assigned to you love traveling? If they do, this personalized keepsake box is one of the best Secret Santa gift ideas under $25 for such coworkers. They can use the keepsake box to store souvenirs, photos, and memories from their adventures.

20. Desk drawer organizer

21. Clay essential oil diffuser stones

The work environment can be stressful, and it would be good if you had something to help you relax. Why not introduce aromatherapy to the coworker assigned to you by buying them these cute but effective clay essential oils diffuser stones as a Secret Santa gift? Get a package for yourself as well to use at the office, in the car, and to make your home smell good. 

22. Hot sauce gift set

If you know they love spicy foods, this hot sauce gift pack is one of the best Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers under $25. Although hot sauce seems like a simple thing to give someone, it is just as good as the other Secret Santa gifts on this list, and your colleague will love it.

23. Funny notebook

Meetings are a normal thing in the workplace, but not everyone likes attending them. This funny notebook is a good inexpensive Secret Santa gift for coworkers who hate meetings. It will bring a smile to their face and probably even make them start looking forward to meetings in order to use it.

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24. Convertible knitted mittens

These knitted mittens are among the best coworkers’ Secret Santa gifts that are under $25, especially now that it is cold. They are warm and durable. They are also convertible so one can type on a computer or use a phone without having to remove them and being exposed to the cold air. They have a button to secure the top when not in use.

24. An Apple Watch charger

25. Gift cards

If you are stuck or obsessing about the Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers you aren’t close to, stop worrying too much. Getting this Amazon gift card for them is easy and convenient, especially when you don’t have much time to look for Secret Santa gifts for coworkers that are under $25.

If you are doing last-minute gift shopping or you don’t know a colleague well enough to be aware of their tastes and preferences, this gift card will be a great Secret Santa gift for your colleague as it will enable them to purchase whatever they want for Christmas.

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There you have them! Above are the 25 best Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers under $25. If you are feeling anxious or stuck, use the above ideas for inspiration when getting your colleagues gifts for Secret Santa this year.

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