“Happy Holidays” is a warm, inclusive greeting used during the festive season, especially when you are writing to people who celebrate different holidays. It appears on cards, emails and shop windows everywhere.
Because so many people use it, a fresh greeting can make your message stand out. Some alternatives are cosy and personal, others are polished for business, and a few are fun for friends.
Here are 15+ other ways to say “Happy Holidays”, each with meaning, usage notes, a quick tip and four examples.
When Should You Use These Alternatives?
- Holiday cards to friends, family and neighbours.
- Corporate emails and client greetings.
- Social media posts in December.
- Messages to diverse teams and communities.
- Customer newsletters and shop signage.
- Use specific greetings (e.g., Merry Christmas, Eid Mubarak) when you know what someone celebrates.
- Keep business greetings inclusive and professional.
16+ Other ways to say “Happy Holidays”
1Season’s greetings
Meaning: A classic, inclusive holiday greeting.
Usage: Cards and business messages.
Tip: Formal and traditional.
Examples
- Season’s greetings from all of us!
- Warm season’s greetings to you.
- Season’s greetings and best wishes.
- Season’s greetings from our team.
2Warm wishes this holiday season
Meaning: A cosy, friendly greeting.
Usage: Cards and emails.
Tip: Warm and inclusive.
Examples
- Warm wishes this holiday season.
- Sending warm wishes to you and your family.
- Warm wishes for a joyful season.
- Warm wishes from our home to yours.
3Wishing you joy and peace
Meaning: A heartfelt, universal wish.
Usage: Cards and messages.
Tip: Gentle and kind.
Examples
- Wishing you joy and peace this season.
- Wishing you joy, peace and love.
- Wishing you joy and peace in the new year.
- Joy and peace to you all.
4Happy festive season
Meaning: A cheerful, inclusive greeting.
Usage: Social media and cards.
Tip: Fun and bright.
Examples
- Happy festive season, everyone!
- Happy festive season from our family.
- Wishing you a happy festive season.
- Happy festive season, team!
5Enjoy the holiday break
Meaning: Wishes rest and fun.
Usage: Colleagues and students.
Tip: Casual and friendly.
Examples
- Enjoy the holiday break!
- Enjoy the break, see you in January.
- Enjoy the holiday break with family.
- Rest up and enjoy the break.
6Best wishes for the season
Meaning: A polite, professional greeting.
Usage: Clients and business partners.
Tip: Courteous.
Examples
- Best wishes for the season.
- Best wishes for the season and the year ahead.
- Our best wishes for the season.
- Best wishes for a wonderful season.
7Cheers to the season!
Meaning: A festive, celebratory greeting.
Usage: Friends and social posts.
Tip: Lively and fun.
Examples
- Cheers to the season!
- Cheers to the season and to you.
- Cheers to cosy nights and good food.
- Cheers to the holidays!
8Wishing you a cosy holiday
Meaning: Highlights warmth and comfort.
Usage: Friends and family.
Tip: Sweet and snug.
Examples
- Wishing you a cosy holiday season.
- Cosy holidays to you!
- Wishing you a cosy and calm holiday.
- Have a cosy holiday with loved ones.
9Happy New Year in advance
Meaning: Combines holiday wishes with New Year greetings.
Usage: Late-December messages.
Tip: Practical and cheerful.
Examples
- Happy holidays and Happy New Year in advance!
- Wishing you a happy new year in advance.
- Have a great break — and happy new year in advance.
- Happy New Year in advance, team!
10Merry everything!
Meaning: A fun, inclusive greeting.
Usage: Friends and social media.
Tip: Playful and warm.
Examples
- Merry everything!
- Merry everything and happy always.
- Merry everything to you all!
- Wishing you merry everything.
11Wishing you a restful holiday
Meaning: Focuses on rest.
Usage: Colleagues and clients.
Tip: Kind and thoughtful.
Examples
- Wishing you a restful holiday.
- Wishing you a restful break.
- Wishing you a restful holiday with your family.
- Hope you have a restful holiday.
12Joy to you and yours
Meaning: A warm, slightly traditional wish.
Usage: Cards and neighbours.
Tip: Classic and kind.
Examples
- Joy to you and yours!
- Peace and joy to you and yours.
- Joy to you and yours this season.
- Sending joy to you and yours.
13Have a magical holiday season
Meaning: A cheerful, wonder-filled wish.
Usage: Families and kids.
Tip: Festive and sweet.
Examples
- Have a magical holiday season!
- Wishing you a magical season.
- Have a magical holiday with the kids.
- Magical holidays to you!
14Happy end-of-year celebrations
Meaning: A neutral, inclusive greeting.
Usage: Workplaces and schools.
Tip: Professional and inclusive.
Examples
- Happy end-of-year celebrations, everyone.
- Enjoy your end-of-year celebrations.
- Happy end-of-year celebrations from the team.
- Wishing you happy end-of-year celebrations.
15Peace, love and good food
Meaning: A fun, casual greeting.
Usage: Friends and social media.
Tip: Light and relatable.
Examples
- Peace, love and good food this season!
- Wishing you peace, love and good food.
- Peace, love and plenty of dessert.
- Peace, love and holiday treats.
16Thank you for a wonderful year
Meaning: Holiday greeting combined with gratitude.
Usage: Clients, customers and teams.
Tip: Appreciative and warm.
Examples
- Thank you for a wonderful year — happy holidays!
- Thank you for a wonderful year together.
- Happy holidays and thank you for a wonderful year.
- We’re grateful for a wonderful year.
Bonus: Holiday Captions
- Tis the season to be cosy 🧣
- Hot cocoa and good company ☕
- Lights, laughter and love ✨
- Unplugged and grateful.
- Making memories this season.
Final Writing Tips
- Use inclusive greetings for mixed audiences.
- Use specific greetings when you know someone’s celebration.
- Keep business greetings professional and grateful.
- Add a personal note to cards for warmth.
- Send greetings early so they arrive before the holidays.
- Combine holiday and New Year wishes in late December.
Need even more word ideas? Browse synonyms and related words for “holidays” in the Cambridge Dictionary, one of the most trusted English references.
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