The holiday season is the busiest party season of the year, which means your invitation needs to go out early and stand out. Here are ready-to-use wording ideas for every celebration from Friendsgiving to New Year’s Eve, plus a simple timeline so your guests save the date.
When to send holiday party invitations
- Friendsgiving: 3–4 weeks ahead. In 2026, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, so most Friendsgiving dinners land on the weekend before or after.
- Christmas and holiday parties: 4–6 weeks ahead — December calendars fill up fast.
- Office holiday parties: 6 weeks ahead so colleagues can plan travel and childcare.
- New Year’s Eve: 3–4 weeks ahead, ideally before Christmas.
Friendsgiving invitation wording
- “Gather round! You’re invited to Friendsgiving. Bring your appetite and your favorite side dish.”
- “Friends, food and gratitude. Join us for a cozy Friendsgiving dinner on Saturday, November 21.”
- “The turkey is on us — the pie is on you! Friendsgiving potluck at our place.”
- “Give thanks with a grateful heart (and a full plate). Friendsgiving 2026.”
Tip: for a potluck, add a short line like “Please let us know what dish you’re bringing” so you don’t end up with five pumpkin pies.
Christmas party invitation wording
Classic and cozy
- “Join us for a merry little Christmas party! Food, drinks and holiday cheer.”
- “Deck the halls and join us for an evening of festive fun.”
- “Eat, drink and be merry — you’re invited to our Christmas party.”
Elegant and formal
- “The pleasure of your company is requested at a Holiday Gathering. Cocktail attire.”
- “Please join us for an evening of holiday celebration, dinner and good company.”
Office holiday party
- “You’re invited to our annual holiday celebration! Join the team for dinner, drinks and a few surprises.”
- “Let’s celebrate a great year together. Holiday party · Friday, December 11 · 6 PM.”
Ugly sweater party
- “The uglier the sweater, the better! Join us for an ugly sweater Christmas party.”
New Year’s Eve invitation wording
- “Ring in the new year with us! Dinner, champagne and a midnight countdown.”
- “Cheers to 2027! Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration.”
- “Out with the old, in with the new — New Year’s Eve party at our place. Black and gold attire encouraged.”
What to include on every holiday invitation
- Party name or theme
- Host names
- Date and start time (and end time for office parties)
- Address
- RSVP date and contact
- Dress code, potluck or gift-exchange details if needed
Gift tags and finishing touches
Printable gift tags are an easy way to make homemade treats and presents look polished. Print them on card stock, cut them out and tie them on with ribbon or twine.
Ready-to-edit holiday invitations
Skip the blank page — all of these are editable in Canva, so you can paste in the wording above, then print 5×7 or send by text:
- Christmas Party Invitation – Classic Holly
- Holiday Gathering Invitation – Modern Minimal Pine
- Friendsgiving Dinner Invitation – Autumn Harvest
- New Year’s Eve Party Invitation – Black & Gold
- Printable Christmas Gift Tags
Hosting more than one party? The Holiday Party Bundle includes all five designs at a lower price.