Secret Santa gifts under £5
A £5 Secret Santa limit sounds tight, but it's plenty if you know where to look. The trick is to buy one small thing that feels a bit special, rather than a few bits that feel like filler.
Everything below is £5 or less right now. Prices are checked every morning, so if something has crept over budget, it won't be here.
Updated 27 October 2026Our picks right now
Lip balm trio gift set
Mini advent calendar chocolate
Hand cream, 30ml
Novelty keyring
A5 notebook and pen set
Cinnamon scented candle in tin
Christmas jumper socks, 3 pack
Pamper gift set
Mini hot chocolate gift set
Weekly desk planner pad
Milk chocolate selection box
Reindeer novelty mug
Christmas dog treats
Desk cactus in pot
Tips for choosing
Go for something they'll use up
Candles, hot chocolate, hand cream and fancy socks all get used and enjoyed, so nobody's left wondering what to do with them.
Play it safe if you don't know them
If you've drawn someone you barely talk to, edible treats and cosy socks are the safest bets. Save the joke gifts for people you know will laugh.
Presentation does a lot of work
A bit of tissue paper and a nice tag makes a £4 gift look like £10. Leave a little room in the budget for wrapping, or pick something already boxed as a gift set.
Order early
The best cheap gifts sell out first in December. If you're ordering online, give yourself at least a week before the swap.
Questions people ask
Is £5 enough for Secret Santa?
Yes. A £5 limit is common for office Secret Santa, and there's a good choice of gift sets, treats and homeware at that price, especially in November and December.
What's a good Secret Santa gift for someone you don't know well?
Something small and useful that anyone would enjoy: chocolate, a candle, a mug, cosy socks or a nice notebook. Avoid anything too personal.
Do these prices include delivery?
Not always. Some shops charge delivery under a minimum spend, so check the basket total before you pay. Click and collect is often free.