The best Secret Santa gifts under £20 are small, a little bit festive and easy to love, whoever you've picked out of the hat. Our favourite is a Mini Letterbox Gift at £20: a few treats in a gift box, with free express delivery and your message handwritten inside, so you can even send it straight to them.
Here are our Secret Santa ideas for 2026, sorted by budget, plus a few tips for buying for someone you don't know very well.
The easiest option: a £20 Mini Letterbox Gift
If your Secret Santa limit is £20, a Mini Letterbox Gift does all the thinking for you. It arrives already gift boxed, with free express delivery included and your message handwritten on a card. There's never a price inside, so the surprise stays a surprise.
- Naughty List Mini Letterbox Gift, £20. Cheeky festive treats for the office troublemaker.
- Bestie Mini Letterbox Gift, £20. A sweet choice if you've picked a work friend.
- Self Care Mini Letterbox Gift, £20. A little pamper for someone who's had a busy year.
- Sleepyhead Mini Letterbox Gift, £20. For anyone who's counting down to the Christmas lie-in.
- Aperol Lover Mini Letterbox Gift, £20. For the colleague who's first to suggest after-work drinks.
Stretching to a couple of pounds more? The Nice List Mini (£22), Merry & Bright Mini (£22) and Candy Cane Mini (£23) are full of Christmas sparkle. See every size in our Christmas Gift Boxes.
Secret Santa gifts under £10
Small but thoughtful, for a £10 limit. Little gifts are packed carefully but don't come in our branded gift boxes, so they're ideal if you're handing the present over yourself.
- Gingerbread Latte Mug, £10
- Festive Elf Crochet Kit, £9.99
- Gingerbread Fair Isle Socks, £8
- Holly Jolly Christmas Bracelet, £8
- Dark Green Satin Eye Mask, £7.50
- The Naughty List Notepad or The Nice List Notepad, £6.50
- Christmas Tree Matchbox Ceramic Token, £6.50
For grown-ups only (18+), the Bottega Gold Prosecco (£9.99) and Winter Berry Gin Liqueur Baubles (£7.99) always go down well.
Secret Santa gifts from £10 to £20
- Aery Northern Lights Votive Candle, £13. A wintry scent for cosy evenings.
- Snuggle Season Stoneware Mug, £12.99. For the tea-round regular.
- Aperol Cocktail Cross Stitch Kit, £12. A beginner-friendly kit for a creative colleague.
- Eternal Optimist Hand Cream, £14. Lovely for winter hands.
- Cocktail Stones, £14.99. For the home bartender.
- A Little Vibes 'Cherry On Top' Bracelet, £18.99. A little keepsake they'll actually wear.
Browse hundreds more in Gifts £20 and Under, Gifts Under £10 and Stocking Fillers.
Build your own Secret Santa gift
Want to choose every piece yourself? With Build Your Own Gift Box you can pick from over 700 little gifts, mix a treat with something to keep, and we'll pack it up with your message handwritten on a notecard. Little gifts and Build Your Own boxes are free to deliver on orders over £20, so it's also a handy way to sort several Secret Santa gifts in one go.
Tips for buying for someone you don't know well
- Go cosy rather than personal. Socks, candles, mugs and treats suit almost everyone.
- Add a little humour. A Naughty List notepad or a cheeky mini box breaks the ice.
- Check for allergies or no-alcohol. If you're not sure, skip the fizz and food and choose a keepsake or pamper treat.
- Stick to the budget. Everyone opens their gifts together, so it's kinder to keep things even.
Secret Santa questions
Can I send a Secret Santa gift straight to someone?
Yes. Add their address at checkout and we'll send it directly. Ready-made gift boxes include free express delivery, and we never put a price or invoice in the box.
Can I keep it anonymous?
Of course. Just write your message without a name, or sign it "Your Secret Santa", and we'll handwrite it exactly as you've written it.
When should I order?
Orders placed by 2pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day, and ready-made boxes usually arrive the next day. December gets busy, so we'd always suggest ordering a little early.
Happy gifting, and good luck keeping it a secret. Shop all gifts £20 and under.