Wishes
Christmas Wishes for Coworkers
The best Christmas wishes for coworkers are friendly, inclusive and easy to read in a busy inbox. Here are 27 messages for team cards, Slack channels, gift tags and the colleague who sits next to you.
Most are neutral enough to use with anyone at work. The funny ones are best for people you already share a laugh with.
Friendly wishes for colleagues
- Merry Christmas! Thanks for making work feel a lot less like work this year.
- Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a well-earned break. You've been a great teammate.
- Thanks for all the help, the laughs and the coffee runs. Have a wonderful Christmas.
- Merry Christmas to the best desk neighbor anyone could ask for.
- It's been a busy year and you handled it brilliantly. Enjoy every minute of your holiday.
- Happy holidays! I'm lucky to work with someone as kind and sharp as you.
- Wishing you a Christmas full of rest and a new year full of good news.
Funny wishes for work friends
- Merry Christmas! May your out-of-office reply work perfectly this year.
- Wishing you a holiday free of reply-all emails.
- Enjoy the break! The printer will still be broken when you get back.
- Merry Christmas! Let's both pretend we'll check our email over the holidays.
- Thanks for sharing your snacks all year. Consider this card my repayment plan.
- Here's to a Christmas with no spreadsheets, no status updates and no 'quick calls.'
Messages for the whole team
- Merry Christmas, team! What we achieved together this year was something special.
- Thank you all for the hard work, patience and good humor. Have a fantastic Christmas.
- Wishing the whole team a restful holiday. Come back ready for an even better year.
- You made the tough weeks easier and the good weeks great. Happy holidays, everyone.
- Proud to be part of this team. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you all.
- Season's greetings to the best crew in the building. Enjoy the time with your families.
Short lines for cards and gift tags
- Merry Christmas, teammate!
- Happy holidays and thanks for everything.
- Cheers to a great year together!
- Rest up and enjoy the season.
- See you in the new year. Merry Christmas!
- Thanks for being awesome this year.
When signing a group card, write a line that fits the person, such as thanks for help on a specific project, rather than just your name. In a shared Slack channel, a short wish plus a festive emoji is plenty.
Need a gift too? See our Christmas Gifts for Coworkers (2026).
Frequently asked questions
What do you write in a Christmas card for a coworker?
Write a short, friendly wish and thank them for something specific, like "Thanks for all your help on the launch. Have a wonderful Christmas!" Keep it light and professional.
What do you write in a group Christmas card at work?
A brief personal line works best, such as "Merry Christmas! Thanks for always making Mondays better." Add your name so they know who it's from.
How do I wish my team Merry Christmas on Slack?
Post a short message thanking the team for the year and wishing them a restful break, then add a festive emoji. If your team is diverse, "Happy holidays" keeps it inclusive.