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National Re-Gifting Day

Every year on the Thursday before Christmas, the gift you never wanted becomes the gift someone will love. National Re-Gifting Day is the holiday season's best kept open secret, finally given its own official day. When office parties peak and closets overflow with duplicates, this is your license to wrap it up and pass it on. In 2026 the great swap lands on December 24.

DEC24

Thursday, December 24Thursday Before Christmas

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Roots: Created by Money Management International; proclaimed by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. on October 24, 2008
Also on Dec 24: Christmas Eve · Eggnog Day
Hashtag: #NationalReGiftingDay

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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Audit the Gift Drawer

gather every unused duplicate and unopened gadget, then match each one to someone who would genuinely love it. Rewrap with fresh paper and a new card, and enjoy the cleanest closet of the year.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Host a White Elephant

throw a regift-only exchange party where every present must have a previous owner. Award a silly trophy for the most creative pass-along and watch the stories steal the show.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Regift the Office Party

bring a beautifully wrapped regift to the office exchange and attach an honest, funny note about its journey. Just remember the golden rule: never regift within the same circle.

Plan ahead

National Re-Gifting Day is observed on Thursday before Christmas. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Thu, Dec 24this year

2027Thu, Dec 23

2028Thu, Dec 21

2029Thu, Dec 20

2030Thu, Dec 19

2031Thu, Dec 18

2032Thu, Dec 23

2033Thu, Dec 22

2034Thu, Dec 21

2035Thu, Dec 20

2036Thu, Dec 18