Personalised Out of Office Christmas Mug – Funny Secret Santa Gift for a Work Colleague
Drawn a work colleague's name for Secret Santa? This one's for the colleague who switches on their out of office before the kettle has even boiled. The funny personalised Out of Office Christmas mug reads "Out of office. Into the mug.", with their name underneath, so it gets a laugh at the office gift swap and makes their brew easy to spot in the tea round.
Type their first name or work nickname, including any accents, and we'll print it as "[Name]'s Christmas Mug" beneath the auto-reply. The wording and status switch stay as shown.
The design
A green out of office status switch sits above the punchline, with "Back: never. Mug: here." in the small print. Red and green stripes frame the design, and it's printed on both sides, so it faces the room whichever hand holds the brew.
Choose your size
- 11oz – £9.99: the classic office mug, and inside a £10 Secret Santa budget
- 15oz – £12.99: a bigger mug for a long Christmas break
How to order
- Choose your mug size.
- Type their name in the text box, exactly as you'd like it printed.
- Tick to confirm your spelling, then add to basket.
- Add a gift message at checkout if it's a present.
Perfect for
- Secret Santa gifts for work colleagues under £10
- Workplace Secret Santa, team gift swaps and the office Christmas party
- The colleague counting down to their Christmas annual leave
- A leaving or retirement gift with a festive twist
- Brightening up a desk, alongside our desk and office gifts
Add their name and give them the perfect excuse to switch off for Christmas.
Browse all our personalised Secret Santa gifts, including the Reply All Christmas mug and the Please Find Attached mug, plus more funny mugs.
Why shop with Lilpins Essentials
- Made to order by a UK small business
- Personalised in 1–2 working days
- Friendly, real-person customer support
FAQs
Will it arrive for Christmas?
Order by 11 December for Christmas delivery.
How long does delivery take?
We personalise your mug in 1–2 working days, then UK delivery takes 2–3 working days after dispatch, so allow 3–5 working days in total. Delivery is free on UK mainland orders over £35.
Will it fit a £10 Secret Santa budget?
Yes, the 11oz mug is £9.99 before delivery.
Can you print names with accents?
Yes, type the name exactly as it's spelt, accents included.
Is it suitable for any workplace?
Yes. The joke is light-hearted and office-friendly, so it works whether you know your colleague well or not.
Does the price include two mugs?
No, each order is for one mug. The photo with two views shows the design from both sides.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Hand wash only recommended to keep the print looking its best. Not suitable for the microwave.
Can I add a gift message?
Yes, add one at checkout.
Everything You Need to Know
Key product details, personalisation information, production times and care guidance for your order.
Product Specifications
Personalisation Information
Included in the Box
Production Time
1–2 working days
Care Instructions
Standard processing time for made-to-order products is 1 to 2 business days. If a product has a different production time, it is shown on its product page.
Free UK mainland delivery applies to orders of £35 or more. Standard UK mainland delivery is £3.95.
Processing and handling
We create, quality check and package your personalised gifts within 1 to 2 business days. Processing time is separate from delivery time.
Delivery after dispatch
Standard UK delivery takes 2 to 3 business days after dispatch.
Express UK delivery takes 1 business day after dispatch.
Business days run Monday to Friday, excluding UK bank holidays.
Cancellations
You have a 12-hour window from placing your order to request a cancellation.
Orders become non-cancellable once production or dispatch begins. To request a cancellation, email contactus@lilpinsessentials.com with the subject line “Cancellation” and include your order number.
Delivery delays
Weather, peak seasons and public holidays sometimes slow postal services. Delivery dates are estimates rather than guarantees.
