Last Minute Corporate Gifts: Rush Gifts for the Holidays

Deadlines happen, and we’re here to help you meet them. When you’re short on time but still want to deliver meaningful, high-quality promotional gifts, ePromos is your go-to partner. We specialize in rush promotional gifts with fast turnaround times, ensuring your custom items are designed, produced, and delivered right when needed. Whether you’re preparing for a last-minute event, holiday campaign, or company celebration, our team works with you every step of the way to ensure your branded gifts arrive on schedule and on point. Please keep reading to discover how our quick turnaround corporate gifts help you meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or creativity.

Introduction to Rush Gifts

Tight timeline? No problem. At ePromos, we make it easy to send rush promotional gifts that still feel personal, thoughtful, and perfectly on-brand. Our 24-hour rush services help you deliver custom corporate gifts to clients, employees, and partners fast. Whether you’re celebrating a big win, recognizing outstanding work, or saying thank you at the last minute, we’ll help you create branded appreciation gifts that arrive on time and make a lasting impact. With fast turnaround promotional items and expert support every step of the way, you’ll never have to sacrifice quality for speed. Together, we’ll turn even the tightest deadline into an opportunity to impress.

What are Rush Gifts?

Rush gifts are promotional products that can be customized, produced, and shipped in record time, sometimes in as little as 24 hours. At ePromos, we make fast feel effortless by combining speed with precision and creativity. From practical desk accessories like custom pens and notebooks to branded drinkware, power banks, and corporate food gift sets, our quick turnaround branded products help you celebrate milestones, recognize employees, or thank clients at a moment’s notice. With rush promotional gifts, you can deliver appreciation that feels intentional and personal, even on a tight schedule. Together, we’ll ensure every gift looks great, arrives on time, and reflects your brand at its best.

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Coworkers & Clients

Finding the right last-minute coworker gifts requires considering the recipients’ interests. Understanding your audience is crucial to ensuring the gifts make a lasting impression and maximize brand visibility. It’s important to put some thought into holiday gifts, even if you’re on a time crunch.

Hopefully, the ideas below will inspire you to surprise your coworkers and clients.

1. Audio Headphones

Depending on your industry, you may allow your employees to listen to music to boost productivity. See what you can do to find over-the-ear headphones or earbuds with sound-canceling functionality. Your coworkers will appreciate this last-minute gift idea, as they can use the technology in and out of the workplace.

2. Power Banks & Chargers

We’ve all been in a situation where our laptops, phones, or headphones run out of power during the workday. A charging station, as a versatile, multi-device charging hub, is a practical addition to employee onboarding kits and reinforces your brand. Portable power banks and chargers make excellent last-minute Christmas gifts for coworkers or clients who are frequently on the move.

3. Beverage Tumblers

It’s always nice to have the option to take coffee, tea, or another favorite beverage on the go. Pick up tumblers and travel mugs for employees to help them stay hydrated year-round. Many options are designed to keep drinks cold or hot for hours, making them especially practical for corporate gifting. Tumblers and travel mugs come in different sizes to fit inside vehicles, sit on desks, and fit in hands without an issue.

4. Drawstring Bags

Your coworkers have hobbies and interests outside of work, so some of the best last-minute personalized gifts you can get for your team are drawstring bags for transporting belongings from point A to point B.

Whether someone in your workplace likes going to the gym, traveling, camping, attending music festivals, or walking with pets, drawstring bags make it easy to carry lightweight items.

5. Hats

Hats are useful year-round. Consider last-minute coworker gifts like baseball caps to help your recipients keep the sun out of their faces during the warmer months and knit hats to help them stay warm during winter. Various hat styles cater to men and women working in the office, allowing you to streamline your shopping experience.

6. Lunch and Cooler Bags

Portable coolers help keep food items and beverages cold inside and outside work. Whether your clients enjoy packing their meals for the workday or want to attend an event and bring breakfast, lunch, or dinner along, lunch and cooler bags will help them prepare for the day.

7. Bluetooth® Speakers

Many mobile devices can connect to Bluetooth® speakers to make streaming media a more immersive experience. Consider making a coworker’s or client’s day with a compact Bluetooth speaker gift for the holiday season. These devices make it easy to watch videos and listen to music when they’re with a friend or family member at home.

Giving Bluetooth speakers as gifts can help foster connections among coworkers and clients by encouraging shared experiences and strengthening professional relationships.

Experience-Based Gifts: Creating Lasting Connections

Experience-based corporate gifts go beyond the ordinary by turning appreciation into something unforgettable. Instead of traditional items, these gifts invite your clients, employees, or partners to enjoy custom-branded experiences, like event tickets, exclusive workshops, or curated adventures tailored to their interests. At ePromos, we help you design unique client appreciation gifts that create lasting memories and strengthen relationships. These thoughtful experiences show that your company values connection, not just recognition, and that you’re invested in making every gesture feel personal and meaningful. Together, we’ll craft moments that leave a powerful impression long after the event ends.

Get Your Gifts Delivered on Time With Rush Service

When deadlines are tight, our rush promotional product service ensures your gifts arrive right when you need them. At ePromos, we treat your project as a top priority because it is. Our team fast-tracks production and coordinates quick-turnaround corporate gifts using reliable shipping methods to guarantee on-time delivery. While rush service may include an additional cost, it’s the best way to ensure your custom-branded gifts are produced, personalized, and delivered without missing a beat. Together, we’ll ensure your appreciation arrives as planned, beautifully designed, and on schedule.

If you want to rush an order with ePromos, select our 24-hour service option for several products. We can make these select items in about a day. When you order rush service, we’ll deliver these products promptly. You can receive your project as early as one business day, depending on when you place the order and the shipping option you select. Many items can ship the next business day, ensuring quick delivery for urgent needs. ePromos ships select products rapidly to meet tight deadlines.

24-Hour Rush – Fast, Thoughtful & On Time

When timing is everything, ePromos’ 24-hour rush service helps you move fast without losing impact. Choose from a curated selection of rush promotional products, add your logo or custom message, and we’ll produce and ship your items within a single day. It’s the perfect solution for last-minute events, trade shows, or holiday giveaways when you need branded gifts that look professional and arrive on time. With 24-hour rush promotional products, you can act quickly, impress your audience, and keep your brand message strong while enjoying the same quality and care we bring to every project.

When to Use Our Rush Service

Sometimes timing makes all the difference. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming event, a company celebration, or a last-minute holiday giveaway, ePromos’ rush promotional gift service ensures your items arrive right on schedule. If you’re working within a tight timeframe or need branded gifts delivered fast, our team will prioritize your order to meet your deadline without compromising quality. While rush delivery includes an added cost, ensuring your custom products reach your audience exactly when needed is a wise investment. From trade shows to team events, we’ll help you deliver the perfect gift, on time, every time.

1. You want to spread goodwill by sending out holiday promotional gifts from your company, but it’s already a busy month when most vendors have a high demand for their products.
2. You need to order a large quantity of products in a short period. Prioritizing a large order of promotional materials will ensure the manufacturer reserves time, resources, and all premade products. When you have a larger order, you might wait longer for your vendor to create the products.
3. The vendor is in high demand and informs you that customers will likely experience delays. When the demand exceeds the supply, delays are sometimes unavoidable. If the vendor allows you to place a rush order under these circumstances, you will wait less.

You should avoid requesting rush service when you have plenty of space for new promotional items and can afford to order your stock months in advance. Here are some other reasons to wait:

1. You want to order gifts for a less commonly celebrated occasion, so your vendor is working with you regarding the usual level of demand.
2. Your request is for standard products with simple designs or a low degree of customization. As long as you order in advance, these orders can be out the door quickly, even without rush service, and they will arrive on time.
3. Are you ordering samples, or is your order small? Fewer products require less time to process, and without a rapidly approaching deadline, you might as well let the items come in at the manufacturer’s typical pace.
4. Your event is still several months away. Use rush service only when the priority of getting the products offsets the overall cost of your order.

Do I Need Rush Service?

Should you still rush your project if you feel it might be unnecessary? Depending on your deadline, you would be wise to rush a project if you expect to receive your items in less than a week during a busy ordering season. With many orders, your project might take longer to arrive than anticipated.

However, rushing service might be unnecessary if you are ordering more than two months in advance. Placing a high priority on your project could cause other orders to get pushed back. Using regular service is best when you can go without your items for a while.

Types of Products We Can Rush

Check which products can arrive quickly if you’re caught in a last-minute rush. Some items might take longer to produce, limiting the manufacturer’s ability to ship them immediately. The best promotional gifts to rush are easy to produce in bulk.

At ePromos, we offer several rush items, but if you’re curious about something specific, it’s best to contact us directly. When production times get backed up, purchase your promotional products early to avoid waiting for any delays.

Below is a detailed list of products you can order for rush service. You can use online filters to quickly narrow your options and browse our full line of rush products available for expedited delivery.

Promotional Bags

Bags come in many styles; you will find one to match every industry. Many of these bags impress recipients as more expensive gifts; a few are environmentally friendly replacements for plastic grocery bags. Here are some examples of sturdy, well-made promotional bags:

• Backpacks
• Cooler bags
• Duffles
• Drawstring bags
• Laptop bags

Our favorite pick: High Sierra® Impact Backpacks are roomy and durable, featuring compartments to separate your recipient’s stuff.

Technology & Electronics

Consumers love to give and receive electronic items as gifts every year. Technology accessories and electronic products make popular promotional items for the holidays. Promo tech items are essential for branding and can be expedited for last-minute events. Rush orders are available on the following:

• Cell phone accessories
• Power banks and chargers
• Charging adaptors
• Screen cleaners
• Speakers and radios
• USB drives

Our favorite pick: The 2-in-1 Portfolio & Power Bank will charge phones and provide a space for handwritten note-taking.

Promotional drinkware with various functions is also available for bulk rush orders. Some make excellent office presents, like coffee mugs. Consumers use drinkware every day, making it a gift for any demographic. Specialized items such as baby bottles are also available. Below are your options:

• Mugs
• Tumblers and travel mugs
• Baby bottles and sippy cups
• Vacuum bottles and carafes

Our favorite pick is Stainless Steel Sport Bottles, which come with carabiner caps and can clip onto backpacks.

Free promotional apparel is always welcome for consumers who know clothes are expensive. Branded apparel is a thoughtful way to recognize employee contributions and foster team spirit during company events. One drawback is that you might run out of items in high-demand sizes if you order limited sizing options. Options for rushing clothes and fashion accessories include:

• T-shirts
• Golf and polo shirts
• Outerwear
• Footwear
• Workwear

Our favorite pick: With a Shoe Lace Key Caddy accessory, your clients can conveniently tuck their car keys away while they exercise or go out on hikes.

Pens & Writing Utensils

Pens are useful tools to keep on hand, even in offices where your employees rely on keyboards for most of the writing. Types of pens we can rush are:

• Javelin pens
• Stylus pens
• Ballpoint pens
• Gel pens

These pens are available at a competitive price, making them a cost-effective choice for last-minute corporate gifts.

Our favorite pick: Metallic Colored Twist-Action Javelin Stylus Pens are classic black ink pens with a stylus feature. They come in multiple colors to match your brand or messaging.

Health & Safety Products

Products that make excellent promotions for the medical industry include:

• Hand sanitizers
• Face masks
• Pill boxes
• First-aid kits

Our favorite pick: The Heart-Shaped Pill Box is a creative gift that patients find useful, but your clients can use it for storing more than pills.

Office and Desktop Accessories

Office items personalize work areas, making employees feel more at home. These accessories are often gifted to employees and clients to create a memorable and practical experience. Providing free office supplies will help everyone feel valued. Rush office accessories and other products for desk spaces, such as:

• Journals
• Planners
• Picture frames
• Padfolios
• Notebooks
• Logo wallets
• Letter openers
• Clipboards
• Mousepads
• Window thermometers
• Snow globes
• Plants

Our favorite pick: Color Wave Notebooks come with 70 lined sheets and pockets.

Candy, Food & Drink

Many offices have a candy dish and offer treats to guests year-round. A holiday makes an ideal occasion to give out sweets. Food gifting is a meaningful way to express appreciation and foster goodwill during the holiday season. Order the following items on rush if you would prefer to send food items out as your promotional holiday gifts:

• Chocolates
• Individually-wrapped hot chocolate spoons
• S’mores kits
• Gift sets
• Two-in-one wine stoppers and bottle openers

Our favorite pick: S’mores Gift Boxes are unique items that make excellent seasonal gifts.

Golf, Sports & Outdoor Items

If your business sees a lot of outdoorsy clients, this category will suit their interests. Outdoor items that you can have rushed include:

• Umbrellas
• Blankets
• Towels
• Plastic flyers
• Golf tees
• Golf ball caddies
• Cardboard binoculars
• Sunglasses

Our favorite pick: Everyone could use an extra umbrella, and the Arc Umbrella is generous in size and eco-friendly.

Games, Toys & Stress Balls

Miniature games for passing a little bit of downtime are engaging gifts for students, but adults will enjoy these office toys, too. You can rush order promotional toys such as:

• Block puzzles
• Stress balls
• Stress relievers
• Magnetic dartboards
• Coloring books
• Zippered cork pouches

Our favorite pick: More engaging than a stress ball despite its lack of a squishy texture, the Safety Fidget Spinner Stress Reliever is fun for children and adults.

Personal Care & Beauty Products

Hygiene products and personal care items never go out of season. These items include:

• Lip balm
• Sunscreen
• Lotion
• Hand sanitizer

Our favorite pick, Full Color Hand Sanitizer Spray, is mess-free and easily fits in bags, pockets, or purses.

Home & Kitchen Items

Sometimes, the best promotional gifts are outside the box, and home and kitchen supplies are welcome reminders of life outside the office. The extensive list of home goods items with rush options includes:

• Potholders and oven mitts
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatulas
• Aprons
• Bamboo cheese sets
• Pizza cutters
• Barbecue sets
• Magnets
• Snack bowls
• Wine bottle openers
• Glass drinkware
• Wood-accented mugs
• Piggy banks
• Ornaments
• Christmas stockings
• Lunchboxes

Our favorite pick: You can never have enough Bag Clips to seal snack bags and keep their contents fresh.

Automotive Items & Key Tags

Automotive items can help clients in an emergency or add a decorative touch to their vehicles that reminds them of you. These items also offer convenience for everyday travel, making it easier for clients to quickly access and identify their belongings. You can rush these automotive products:

• License plate frames
• Ice scrapers
• Key chains
• Automotive emergency kits

Our favorite pick: The Great Lakes Ice Scraper has a sleek design and comes in various colors.

Tools

Tools work well as promotional gifts for industries with independent and handy clients. If you operate a campground, auto shop, woodworking, or repair service, consider rushing these items:

• Tool bags
• Flashlights
• Glasses repair kits

Our favorite pick: This Aluminum LED Flashlight clips securely to belt loops or key chains.

Trade Show Items

While attending a trade show to display your goods and services right in time for the holiday season, consider ordering some extras to give away. These items make excellent giveaways that boost attendee engagement and increase brand recognition. Items commonly given away at trade shows include:

• Bandage dispensers
• Fidget spinners
• Lanyards

Our favorite pick: Two-Tone Lanyards promoting your brand will be a hit with participants.

Travel Accessories

Travel accessories make fitting gifts from travel agencies, but they are also a hit with many unrelated industries. Items like luggage tags can subtly feature your logo, ensuring ongoing brand recognition without being intrusive. These items increase appreciation for and interest in your business when many clients go on frequent trips. Travel products include:

• Luggage tags
• Luggage locks
• Carry-ons
• Travel cases
• Travel cosmetic bags
• Travel sewing kits

Our favorite pick: Frequent travelers always need more TSA-Approved Travel Sentry Luggage Locks to keep luggage safe in crowded airports.

Corporate Gifts

Corporate promotional gifts make excellent, practical gifts for employees. Receiving holiday or birthday presents can make employees feel valued and improve productivity. They will feel secure in their position and want to give back to the company for your generosity. These gifts will show your workers you are thinking of them on the next holiday:

• Jumbo blankets
• Messenger bags
• Clock pen holders
• Key chains
• Photo albums

Many of the corporate items overlap with specific categories. For example, if you’re looking for pens, you will find them on either list.

Our favorite pick is this Simulated Leather Clock and Pen Holder, which is the ideal desk accessory. It stores favorite pens and displays the time.

Rush Promotional Gifts With ePromos

Want custom products for promoting your business sent quickly? With ePromos’ rush service, you can receive your order as early as the following business day. The additional cost is worthwhile when you get your order on time for an important occasion.

We stock various promotional products with several customization options. If you’re interested in ordering promotional items for the holidays, consider using our rush service. To request rush service, email a customer care representative at [email protected] or call 800-LOGO-216.

 

Additional Holiday Season Resources:

• Holiday Gift Guide
• Budget Promotional Gifts