The Ultimate Guide to Boss’s Day 2025

When is Boss’s Day in 2025?

Boss’s Day 2025 falls on Thursday, October 16.

Mark it in your calendar, set a reminder, tie a string around your finger...whatever works.

How do you spell it: Boss’s Day or Boss Day?

Technically, it’s Boss’s Day - apostrophe, double “s,” because we’re honouring your boss (not just any old boss). But don’t stress, “Boss Day” still works - celebration over perfection, right?

What to do for Boss’s Day

You don’t have to hire a marching band (but hey, that’d be memorable). Here are a few fun, thoughtful ways to celebrate:

Organise a group card that the whole team can sign online:
Choose a Boss's Day card from GroupTogether, then share a link with the team. Everyone can leave a personal message (hopefully not too personal), a fun GIF or photo, heartfelt notes, inside jokes, etc. You can print or send digitally. It’s super easy and the most appreciated thing! 

Bring treats: 
Coffee run, breakfast bagels or cake in the break room...food is the universal love language.

Plan a mini-celebration:
Even a 15-minute team huddle with a toast can go a long way.

Give a gift:
Big or small, thoughtful over expensive every time. If you're creating a group card with GroupTogether, there’s also an option to let everyone chip in some money for a gift. Withdraw it or choose from eGift Cards, hampers, flowers & more. 

If you're after more ideas, here's 12 ways to make your boss feel appreciated on Boss's Day. 

What to get your boss for Boss’s Day

You know them best - are they the “tickets to a game” type, or more of a “please-just-give-me-wine” type?

Check out our roundup of 20 gift ideas your boss will actually like, but here’s a teaser list:

• A gift card they’ll actually use (restaurants, coffee, spa). GroupTogether has an AnyCard which lets the recipient swap it for over 100 leading eGift Cards in Australia so they get something they really want - whether it’s an UBER home, a dinner somewhere nice, a spa treatment or anything from The ICONIC.
• A plant for their desk - low-maintenance like an orchid, a snake plant or a succulent.
• Experience gifts - tickets, memberships or classes.
• Desk carafe & matching glass - to help them keep hydrated during the day.
• A lunch bag - we know it sounds very Grade 6 but hear us out, brands like Yeti do a great cooler lunch bag that's perfect to keep their lunch cool in the hot summer commute. 

Inspirational boss quotes & messages

Need something to write in the card? Cue the what-do-I-say panic. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

By the way, if you go down the GroupTogether group card route, there’s a built-in AI message writer to help you write exactly what you mean to say, but better. We even have an option to write it “in the style of” e.g. Shakespeare, Dr Seuss, Donald Trump or just something professional and nice. Whether you’re a word smith or tongue-tied, it helps a lot!

Here are some amazing boss quotes and ideas for your message for Boss’s Day:

• “A good boss inspires people to have confidence in the boss. A great boss inspires people to have confidence in themselves.”
• “People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers - thanks for being the reason we stay.”
• “Leadership is not a position or a title, it is action and example.”
• “Behind every great team is a boss who actually cares.”

Cheap ideas for Boss’s Day (because not everyone has a budget)

Celebrating doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Thoughtfulness beats dollars every time:

• Boss's Day card from the team: It's only $5.50 with GroupTogether, but priceless to receive.
• Potluck morning tea: Everyone brings one thing - muffins, fruit, cheese and bikkies - and boom, instant celebration.
• Playlist gift: Curate a team playlist and name it something that strikes a chord with your boss, e.g. “[Boss's Name] Fishing Tunes.”

Small gestures can make a big impact - it’s about appreciation, not extravagance.

Do you have to celebrate Boss’s Day?

Short answer: nope. There’s no HR law saying you must celebrate. But if your boss is supportive and you genuinely appreciate them, it’s a nice moment to say “thanks.”

Celebrating Boss’s Day can also be good for morale. It reminds everyone that leadership is noticed and appreciated. If your workplace culture doesn’t do gifts, even a quick Boss's Day card from the team or group Slack message can be enough.

Meet the experts

Ali + Julie

Co-Founders, GroupTogether.

Life’s busy. That’s why we’re here to make it easy for you to collect money from a group. Less wasted time, less packaging waste, and spending a little less but giving a lot better!