Easter Sunday 2027 falls on March 28 — and if you are buying for more than one person, the gift list can grow fast: kids, a partner, parents, grandparents, a host, maybe a teacher or a coworker. If you are searching for Easter gift ideas 2027, this guide has 50+ of them, organised by who you are buying for and by budget, plus how to build a basket that looks generous without costing a fortune. Every idea below is a type of gift, not a sponsored pick — no prices are listed, because prices change; check the retailer’s own site before you buy.
Short on time? The quick version: for kids, pair one chocolate bunny with a small toy or book and a few fillers. For adults, go for good chocolate, spring flowers or something that grows. For a host, bring a potted plant or a bottle. And if you are building a basket yourself, follow the five-part formula in the basket section below — it works for every age.
How Americans Spend on Easter Gifts
Easter is a bigger gift-giving day than most people realise. The National Retail Federation’s annual Easter survey (conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, March 2–11, 2026, of 7,845 US adults) found record spending for Easter 2026 — and gifts were a large part of it.
| Category | Share of celebrants buying | Total US spending (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Candy | 92% | $3.5 billion |
| Food | 90% | $7.5 billion |
| Gifts | 64% | $3.9 billion |
| Decorations | 53% | $1.9 billion |
| Clothing | 51% | $3.7 billion |
| Flowers | Just under half | $2.2 billion |
Overall, Easter 2026 spending reached a record $24.9 billion, or $195.59 per person celebrating, with 80% of Americans planning to celebrate. The 2027 NRF survey will not be published until March 2027, but the pattern is stable year to year: candy first, then food, then gifts. If you are budgeting, the average gift spend works out at roughly $30 per person — a useful anchor when the list below starts to look long.
Sources: NRF Easter 2026 survey via Marketing Charts and Abasto.
How to Choose an Easter Gift in 60 Seconds
Before the lists, three quick decisions make everything easier:
- Who is it for, and what do they actually like? A basket built around one real interest beats a generic pile of candy. A gardener gets seed packets; a reader gets a book; a cook gets a spring herb kit.
- How old are they? Under-threes should get no candy and no small plastic eggs — soft toys, board books and clothes only. Tweens and teens want to feel grown-up: quality chocolate, not a toy bunny.
- Will it travel? If you are posting or carrying a gift, chocolate melts and plants wilt. Gift cards, books and non-perishables travel; fresh flowers and chocolate bunnies do not.
Also check for allergies before giving candy to someone else’s child. Nut allergies are common, and much seasonal chocolate carries a “may contain nuts” warning.
Easter Gift Ideas 2027 for Kids
Babies and toddlers (under 3)
A first Easter basket is really for the photos — and that is fine. Skip candy and small parts entirely and go soft, readable and keepable:
- A soft, floppy-eared bunny plush
- An Easter-themed board book (lift-the-flap or touch-and-feel)
- A pastel onesie or bunny-ear hat
- A silicone teether in a spring colour
- A keepsake: a handprint or footprint kit, or a “My First Easter” photo frame
- A small basket they can carry — it becomes the toy itself
Kids aged 4–8
This is peak Easter-basket age. Mix one chocolate bunny with something to play with and something to do:
- A chocolate bunny (milk or white — let them choose the ears-first debate)
- An egg-decorating kit: colour tablets, wire dippers and stickers
- Fillable plastic eggs with small toys, stickers or coins inside
- A kite — spring wind and an open field do the rest
- Sidewalk chalk in pastel colours
- A butterfly-growing kit (live caterpillars arrive by voucher, then release)
- A puzzle or activity book with an Easter or spring theme
- Bunny ears headband and a tail for the egg hunt
- A small watering can and seed packets for their own garden patch
- Jelly beans in their favourite flavour — or a 50-flavour jelly bean box to share
Tweens and teens (9–17)
Teens who say they are “too old for a basket” still like getting one — it just needs to look older. Quality over quantity, and nothing babyish:
- Premium chocolate: a large filled egg, a truffle box or artisan chocolate bar
- A gift card for their favourite shop, game or streaming service
- Wireless earbuds or a phone accessory in a spring colour
- A fun pair of socks or a spring hoodie
- A journal or sketchbook with good pens
- A DIY kit: candle-making, friendship bracelets or slime
- A board game or card game for family night
- A reusable water bottle with stickers to decorate it
- Movie-night treats: popcorn, their favourite candy and a streaming rental
- A small plant (succulent or air plant) for their room
Easter Gift Ideas 2027 for Adults
For her
- A box of truffles or Belgian chocolates
- A spring bouquet — tulips, daffodils or hyacinths, or a potted orchid that lasts longer than cut flowers
- A scented candle in a spring fragrance
- A silk scarf or pastel accessory
- A spa set: bath salts, a face mask and hand cream
- A cookbook with spring recipes
For him
- A bottle of wine, craft beer or his favourite spirit — or a cocktail kit
- Gourmet snacks: artisan jerky, nuts or a cheese selection
- A grilling accessory or spice set for spring barbecues
- A good coffee: whole beans and a bag of his favourite roast
- A book by an author he likes, or a magazine subscription
- A quality chocolate egg — adults appreciate the large, filled kind
For grandparents
- A framed photo of the grandchildren, or a photo book of the year
- A potted spring bulb garden (tulips or daffodils) they can plant out later
- A hamper of their favourite teas, biscuits and jam
- A handwritten card with the grandchildren’s drawings inside
- A bird feeder or garden ornament
- A large-print puzzle book or a jigsaw of a family photo
For the host
If someone else is cooking Easter lunch, bring something that says thank you without adding work:
- A potted plant or spring bulbs — longer-lasting than cut flowers
- A bottle of prosecco or wine for the table
- A herb windowsill kit (basil, parsley, chives) they can use all spring
- A box of chocolates for after lunch
- A spring wreath for the front door
For friends, coworkers and teachers
- A small bag of premium jelly beans or a chocolate egg
- A gift card for coffee
- A potted succulent with a “hoppy Easter” tag
- A spring-scented hand soap or candle
- A homemade treat: hot cross buns or Easter biscuits in a gift bag
For pets
- A bunny-ear toy or spring-themed chew toy for a dog
- Cat treats or a catnip-filled plush egg
- A new spring collar or bandana
Never give chocolate to pets — chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats. Keep the chocolate bunny out of reach, and keep Easter lilies away from cats too: lilies are highly toxic to cats even in small amounts.
How to Build an Easter Basket (Any Age, Any Budget)
A ready-made basket is easy; a DIY basket is cheaper and more personal. The same five-part formula works for a toddler or a grandparent:
- The container: a wicker basket, a tote, a bucket, a mixing bowl, even a colander — anything reusable beats a disposable basket.
- The filler: shredded paper, tissue or Easter grass to lift everything up and stop it rattling.
- The centrepiece: one hero item — a chocolate bunny, a plush, a bottle, a plant.
- The treats: a handful of sweets, then two or three small non-candy gifts (a book, socks, seed packets, art supplies).
- The finishing touch: cellophane and a ribbon, plus a handwritten tag.
Non-candy basket fillers that actually get used
- Seed packets and a small trowel
- Sidewalk chalk, bubbles or a jump rope
- A paperback or activity book
- Fun socks or sunglasses
- Stickers, temporary tattoos or a small craft kit
- A reusable water bottle
- Play-Doh or modelling clay
- A gift card tucked inside a plastic egg
Ready-made vs DIY
| Ready-made basket | DIY basket | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Posting a gift, or when you are short on time | Personal gifts, kids, tight budgets |
| Typical cost | Roughly $45–$150 for a child’s chocolate basket; $95–$250 for an adult basket with wine or gourmet food | Often $15–$40, depending on the centrepiece |
| Watch out for | Delivery cut-off dates in mid-March for shipping | Chocolate melting if posted in warm weather |
Cost ranges above are typical market ranges reported by gift-basket retailers, not fixed prices — check the retailer’s own site for current prices.
Easter Gifts by Budget
| Budget | Best bets |
|---|---|
| Under $15 | A chocolate egg, jelly beans, a small plush, seed packets, a candle, a coffee gift card |
| $15–$30 | A medium filled egg, a DIY basket, a book + chocolate, a plant, a board game |
| $30–$60 | A large truffle box, a ready-made kids’ basket, a hamper, a potted orchid + chocolates |
| $60+ | A premium hamper, a wine-and-chocolate basket, a family gift basket, an experience (a day out, a meal, a show) |
One generous, well-chosen gift usually lands better than five small ones. If money is tight, a handmade basket with a handwritten card and home-baked biscuits is a gift in its own right.
Last-Minute Easter Gifts (Ordered Late? Do This)
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. As a rule of thumb, order personalised gifts by early March and anything being posted by mid-March — the seasonal aisles empty fast in the final week, and delivery slots fill up.
- Same-day or next-day: supermarket flowers, a chocolate egg and a card; a gift card (email delivery is instant).
- Digital gifts: an e-gift card, a streaming subscription, an audiobook or a magazine subscription — no shipping needed.
- Experience gifts: a restaurant booking, a cinema trip, a garden-centre visit or a day out after Easter weekend.
- Make it: hot cross buns, Easter biscuits or a hand-decorated egg box, presented in a basket with a ribbon.
- Give the hunt itself: if the gift has not arrived, hide clues around the house and let the delivery be the final “egg”.
What NOT to Give at Easter
- Chocolate to pets, or lilies to a home with cats — both are toxic. (See the pets section above.)
- A live animal. Real chicks and ducklings are not Easter gifts; they grow fast, need specialist care and are often abandoned. A plush bunny is the kind alternative.
- Candy for someone else’s child without asking — allergies and family rules vary.
- Anything that assumes someone celebrates Easter. A spring-themed gift (flowers, chocolate, a plant) works for everyone; an explicitly religious gift suits only people you know welcome it.
- Cheap, breakable plastic that will be landfill by Monday. One good toy beats a bag of fillers.
Where the Easter Basket Comes From
The basket is older than the chocolate bunny. Its roots run in two directions. In medieval Catholic Europe, families brought baskets of food — bread, eggs, meat and salt — to church on Holy Saturday to be blessed before the Easter feast, a custom still kept today as święconka in Poland and Polish communities abroad, with roots traced to the 7th century and the familiar bread-and-eggs form widespread by the 12th century. The basket held the food the family had given up during Lent, blessed and ready to eat again.
The second thread is German. In the 1600s, German folklore told of the Osterhase, the Easter Hare, who laid coloured eggs for good children; by the 1700s, German immigrants had brought the custom to America, where children left nests or baskets for the hare to fill. Chocolate eggs came later, in the 19th century, when chocolate-making became cheaper and more widely available — and the basket slowly changed from blessed food into the candy-and-toys version children expect today.
Sources: Parade — History of Easter, Seattle Polish News — Święconka.
Easter 2027: Key Dates
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Palm Sunday |
| Thursday, March 25, 2027 | Maundy Thursday |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Good Friday |
| Saturday, March 27, 2027 | Holy Saturday — traditional basket blessing day |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sunday, May 2, 2027 | Orthodox Easter |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Easter gift for someone who has everything?
An experience or something consumable: a meal out, a bottle of wine, a hamper of food, or a potted plant. Nothing to dust, nothing to store.
How much should I spend on an Easter gift?
There is no rule, but the NRF’s 2026 figures give a guide: Americans planned about $30 per person on gifts. A thoughtful $15 basket beats a thoughtless $50 one.
What do you put in an Easter basket for a teenager?
Skip the toys. Go for quality chocolate, a gift card, a phone accessory, good socks, a book or a journal, and one fun item like a favourite snack or a movie-night kit.
When should I order Easter gifts for 2027?
Personalised gifts: early March. Anything posted: by mid-March. Supermarket chocolate and flowers: the week before Easter, but expect the best stock to go first.
What is the best Easter gift for a baby’s first Easter?
Skip candy entirely. A soft bunny plush, a board book, an Easter outfit and a keepsake photo frame are the classic first-Easter gifts.
Do adults get Easter baskets?
Yes — increasingly so. Adult baskets usually swap toys for good chocolate, wine or prosecco, gourmet snacks or a plant. 64% of Easter celebrants bought gifts in 2026, and plenty of those gifts were for other adults.
What can I give instead of candy at Easter?
Books, art supplies, seed packets, small toys, socks, sunglasses, gift cards, a plant or a puzzle — the non-candy fillers list above has eight ideas that work in any basket.
More Easter 2027 on MemorialDay2026.com
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No 2027 deals or offers are listed here because none were verified from official sources at the time of writing (November 8, 2026). Check the retailer’s own site for current prices and availability before buying.