The Gifting Year
A cosy fireplace hung with Christmas garlands and lights

Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 2026

Christmas 2026

Research-based UK Christmas gift ideas for 2026 – by budget, by recipient and for last-minute shoppers – with delivery-date tips.

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Friday 27 November 2026

Black Friday 2026

How to use Black Friday and Cyber Monday to buy Christmas gifts sensibly – what's worth waiting for and what isn't.

Opens mid-November 2026
A brown envelope and red roses on a pale table

Sunday 14 February 2027

Valentine's Day 2027

Thoughtful Valentine's gifts for partners, new relationships and Galentine's, at every budget.

Opens mid-January 2027
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Mothering Sunday: 7 March 2027

Mother's Day 2027 (UK)

UK Mothering Sunday gift ideas for mums, grandmothers and stepmums – remembering it's in March, not May.

Opens early February 2027
Pastel Easter eggs with spring greenery

Easter Sunday: 28 March 2027

Easter 2027

Easter gifts beyond the egg – for children, families and hosts.

Opens late February 2027
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Sunday 20 June 2027

Father's Day 2027 (UK)

Father's Day gift ideas for dads, grandads and father figures, by budget and interest.

Opens mid-May 2027
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Scotland mid-August; England, Wales and NI early September 2027

Back to school 2027

Back-to-school essentials and starter gifts for pupils, students and teachers.

Opens July 2027