The 2026 Holiday Gift Guide
The Best Gifts of 2026, Chosen by Our Editors
We read the spec sheets, compared prices and argued over the shortlist. These are the gifts we'd give the people we love this year, sorted by who they're for.
Every year the gift guides get longer and the shopping gets harder. So we did the opposite: one page, the standouts from each of our 24 guides, from a sunrise alarm for a new mom to a wooden balance bike for a toddler and a cast iron skillet that will outlive us all.
Everything here is a real product you can buy today, linked to the brand or a retailer we trust. Want more choice? Each section links to the full guides, and you can also shop by price.
Our kids' gift of the year · Editor's pick · Partner
Where in the World Are You?!
A personalized search-and-find book that hides your child in seven cities, from New York to Sydney, with a passport page before every stop. It's made by our partner Adorabook, and it's the gift we'd give every kid on our list.
Read our spotlight →For Moms See every moms guide →
Baby's First Christmas Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for New Moms, 2026
Mom Saves the Day Personalized Book
Adorabook · from Gifts for the Mom Who Has Everything, 2026
Pivot+ Wine By-the-Glass System
Coravin · from Gifts for the Mom Who Has Everything, 2026
FreeSip Insulated Water Bottle, 24 oz
Owala · from The Best Gifts for New Moms, 2026
For Dads See every dads guide →
Delicious Adventure Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for Dads Who Cook and Grill, 2026
MEATER Pro Wireless Meat Thermometer
MEATER · from The Best Gifts for Dads Who Cook and Grill, 2026
Birdbuddy Nook Solar Smart Bird Feeder
Birdbuddy · from The Best Tech Gifts for Dads, 2026
For Kids See every kids guide →
Where Is {Name}? Search and Find Adventure
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for Babies, 2026
For Teens See every teens guide →
Funny Autobiography Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for College Students, 2026
Original Mattress Topper (Twin XL)
Coop Sleep Goods · from The Best Gifts for College Students, 2026
Wonderboom 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Ultimate Ears · from The Best Gifts for Teens, 2026
For Grandparents See every grandparents guide →
Where Is {Name}? Search and Find Adventure
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for Grandma, 2026
Grandma's Magic Kitchen Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for Grandma, 2026
Birdbuddy Nook Solar Smart Bird Feeder
Birdbuddy · from The Best Gifts for Grandma, 2026
Storyworth Memoir Subscription
Storyworth · from The Best Gifts for Grandpa, 2026
Carver Mat 10" Digital Photo Frame
Aura · from The Best Gifts for Long-Distance Grandparents, 2026
For Partners See every partners guide →
Christmas Story Personalized Book (for Grown-ups)
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for Her, 2026
Friends & Hosts See every friends and hosts guide →
Twas the Night Before Christmas Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Hostess Gifts, 2026
World's Okayest Boss Personalized Book
Adorabook · from The Best Gifts for Coworkers, 2026
Peppi the Candy Cane Beginner Crochet Kit
The Woobles · from The Best Gifts for Friends Under $50, 2026
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