Printable Christmas party invitations: what to write, when to send, how to print
Short answer
Write five things: what the party is, who is hosting, the date and time, the place, and how and by when to RSVP. For a December party, send the invitation 3 to 4 weeks ahead, because weekends fill fast; two weeks is fine for a casual get-together. Design it in a browser editor, then print a 5 x 7 in card at 100% (actual size) on card stock, or text the PNG.
- Pick the date first. In 2026, Christmas Day is a Friday, so Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Saturday 19 December are the popular party nights.
- Write the details: party name, hosts, date and time, address, RSVP name and date, and anything guests should bring or wear.
- Choose a design and colour, then check spelling, the date and the RSVP date twice.
- Print at 100% on 80-110 lb card stock and trim, or download the PNG and send it by text or email.
| Party | Wording |
|---|---|
| Family Christmas dinner | Join us for Christmas dinner at the Rivera house, Friday 25 December at 2 pm. RSVP to Ana by 18 December. |
| Office holiday party | You're invited to the team holiday party, Friday 11 December, 6 to 9 pm, at the Oak Room. Dinner and drinks provided. RSVP by 4 December. |
| Cookie swap | Bring a dozen cookies, leave with a dozen kinds. Saturday 12 December, 3 pm. Recipes welcome. RSVP by 7 December. |
| Ugly sweater party | Wear your worst sweater: prizes for the ugliest. Saturday 19 December, 7 pm. RSVP by 14 December. |
| Christmas brunch | Pancakes, pyjamas and presents. Sunday 20 December, 10 am. Kids welcome. Let us know by 15 December. |
Source: example wording; December 2026 dates checked against the calendar
When to send Christmas party invitations
Three to four weeks ahead for a December weekend party, four to six weeks for an office party that needs a venue headcount, and two weeks for a casual drop-in. Put the RSVP date about a week before the party so you can order food.
A texted PNG arrives instantly; a printed card in the post or handed out at school or work still feels special. Many hosts do both.
Sizes and envelopes
A 5 x 7 in invitation fits an A7 envelope (5.25 x 7.25 in). On US Letter paper you get one 5 x 7 card per sheet with crop marks; on A4 the same. Place cards (3.5 x 2 in) fit 8 to a Letter sheet.
Print settings that avoid surprises
Print at 100% or Actual size, never Fit to page, or the card shrinks. Use the printer's heavy or card stock paper setting and print one test sheet on plain paper first.
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Do I need Canva or Corjl?
No. The editor runs in your browser on a phone or a computer, with no account.
Is it free?
Designing and previewing is free. Free downloads carry a light PREVIEW mark; one payment of $4.99 removes it and adds an offline copy of the editor.
Can I use it for an office party?
Yes. Change the words to your company party; the Evergreen and Twinkle Lights designs suit work events.
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