Your 2026 Holiday Gift Planner

Pick the kind of corporate gifting you want to do, and get
your deadlines, plan, and budget.

Find my deadline Estimate my budget Browse the 2026 Holiday Gift Guide

Step 1

The answer to "is it too late?"

Choose the gifting path you're considering. Everything below, including your project plan,
updates to match.

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When to have everything done

Oct 30, 2026

4–6 week timeframe for branded kitted gifts. The clock starts after proof approval (final proofs are shared once the sales order is signed and paid). Branded kits can still be executed after Oct 30, but options get limited.

Step 3

Estimate your gifting budget

Update your details in the yellow fields. We'll estimate the all-in number: product, add-ons, shipping, taxes, and fees.

Number of U.S. recipients

Number of recipients outside the U.S.

How are gifts delivered outside the U.S.?

Ship from the U.S.$55 / packagePhysical gifts sent abroad. Rate covers customs and duties.Local fulfillment$16 / packageGifts sourced and shipped inside the recipient's country, no cross border fees. Same price as domestic shipping. Available in Canada and the UK only.Digitalno shipping feeE-gift cards, donations, or digital gifts. No shipping cost at all.

Estimated product value per recipientList price of the gift(s) before taxes / shipping / fees

Bulk ship to one location?
Saves budget, but is less common.

Add-ons: check any that apply

Branded box$23 / unitBranded tissue paper$3 / unitPhysical card$3 / unit

Est. total budget

$13,876

Est. cost per recipient

$132

These are estimates only. Final pricing may vary. The breakdown below shows exactly how we got to this number.

What you're paying for	Rate	Applied to	Subtotal
Products
Gift(s) or swag you choseYour product value per recipient, times the number of recipients.	$100 per recipient	105 recipients	$10,500
Shipping, taxes & fees
Domestic shippingOne package shipped to each U.S. recipient's address.	$16 per package	100 packages	$1,600
International: ship from the u.s.Higher rate covers customs and duties outside the U.S.	$55 per package	5 packages	$275
TaxesEstimated sales tax on the product subtotal.	8% of products	$10,500	$840
Processing feesPayment and platform processing on everything above.	5% of subtotal	$13,215	$661
Estimated total			$13,876

Get the most accurate per-gift number using real prices from our 2026 Holiday Gift Guide.

Step 4

Gift questionnaire

The questions worth answering before you shortlist a single gift. Copy, download, or print your answers to share ahead of the kickoff call.

0 of 13 answered. Bring these to your kickoff call.

Logistics

How many people do you need to get gifts for?

What is your all-in budget (including taxes + fees)?

When should the gifts be delivered by?

Who do you need to work with internally for approvals and decisions?

Should recipients see the gift's value or keep prices hidden?

Brainstorming

What did we gift last year? Did people like it?

Who are our recipients? (demographic, location, etc.)

What categories of gifts will recipients be interested in, and is the budget going toward one main gift or multiple items?

Look & feel

Does the gift need to be branded? If so, does everything need to be branded or only some pieces of it?

Should everyone get the same gift, or do you want to give options like a custom gift collection or the Gift of Choice?

How can these gifts represent your company's values? (themed collections, causes you support, etc.)

Shipping

Do you want to ship to home addresses or deliver in bulk to a single location?

Where are your recipients located? US or internationally? Make a list of the number of people in each country.

Once you've answered these, shortlist from the 2026 Holiday Gift Guide.

Step 5

Tips from Goody's CEO, Katy Carrigan

Hard-won advice from thousands of corporate gifting programs.

Always plan ahead for branded gifts. They take the longest!
Give your recipients the option to pick what they want. The Gift of Choice is our most popular option on Goody.
When gifting clients, $50 is a minimum.
Build in a positive social good element, like a donation.
Stick with quality gifts that make your brand look good.
Don't forget to budget for taxes, shipping, and fees. They add up fast.
Keep dietary restrictions in mind. One-size-fits-all food baskets won't work for recipients with allergies or lifestyle diets. Ask about dietary needs up front or let recipients choose what works for them.
Gift consistently across teams. A thoughtful, equitable approach helps everyone feel valued and avoids favoritism.
Alcohol isn't for everyone, but there are some great mocktail gift options now too. (Another reason to let your recipients pick!)