Boss's Day Flowers & Gifts

Boss's Day gifts let a team thank the manager, supervisor or mentor who backs them up. Choose fall bouquets in warm autumn colors, an orchid or a dish garden for the desk, each arranged by hand by a florist near the office.

National Boss's Day falls on October 16, right in the middle of fall. The guide below covers seasonal flowers, plants that last and how to give as a group so nobody feels awkward.

How to choose Boss's Day flowers and gifts

Fall flowers for an October holiday

Since Boss's Day comes in mid-October, autumn colors feel right. Expressions of Fall Bouquet sets big sunflower faces against chrysanthemums and daisies in red, yellow and purple, and those sunflowers and mums keep their color for days. Fields of Europe for Fall leans golden yellow and deep red with touches of orange, and Garden of Grandeur for Fall fills a clear glass vase with an abundant, garden-style mix. Harvest Blossom Bouquet curves blue thistle, orange roses and snapdragons into a crescent inside a glass cube, and it looks finished from every side of a desk. See more fall flowers.

A plant for the boss's desk

A plant keeps saying thanks long after the day itself. The Double White Orchid Plant has two tall stems of white phalaenopsis blooms planted in bark, and it can keep flowering for weeks near a bright window out of direct sun. The Classic Dish Garden gathers green plants and a few blooming plants in a wicker container with a burlap ribbon, in Standard, Deluxe or Premium. Both suit a manager who isn't fussy about flowers but still deserves something living on the desk. Our plants include more options.

Giving as a team

Etiquette favors a group gift: everyone chips in, nobody overspends and no one seems to be angling for favor. One larger bouquet, like a bigger size of Lavender Embrace with its purple and white roses or Best Day Bouquet with roses, sunflowers and lilies, makes a stronger statement than several small ones. Have every team member sign the card. When October 16 falls on a weekend, many offices celebrate on the nearest workday, and office deliveries go to the front desk or reception during business hours.

Boss's Day questions

When is National Boss's Day?

National Boss's Day is October 16 every year. Patricia Bays Haroski is generally credited with registering it in 1958, choosing the birthday of her father, who was also her boss. When the date lands on a Saturday or Sunday, many workplaces mark it on the closest weekday.

What is a good Boss's Day gift?

Something modest and shared. Flowers or a plant from the whole team says thanks without making it personal, and a card with a specific example of good leadership means more than an expensive item. Seasonal fall bouquets and orchids are both easy picks for an office.

Is it appropriate to give your boss a gift?

A small gift is fine, and a group gift is the safest approach. It keeps spending even, avoids any look of currying favor and lets quieter team members join in. If your workplace has a gift policy, check it first, especially in government or regulated jobs.

What should I write on a Boss's Day card?

Thank them for something concrete: "Thanks for backing us on the spring launch and for always keeping your door open. Happy Boss's Day from the whole design team." Keep the tone warm and professional, and sign with everyone's names.

Can Boss's Day flowers be delivered the same day?

Often, yes. Order a florist arrangement by 2:00 PM ET on a weekday for same-day delivery when that date is open for the office ZIP code. A specific time can't be promised, so for a morning surprise, schedule the flowers for the day before. Browse more corporate gifts.