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The 30 Best Gifts to Get Her for Graduation Day

Kick off the rest of her life with something she wants and needs.

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She did it. Whether she graduated early or late, from high school, college, postgrad, or culinary school, doesn't matter. This is a big event regardless, and it calls for a proper celebration. Whether that involves nicer than usual drinks or a selection of finely curated gifts, you'll know what fits her personality the best.

Today, we're here to run through some gift ideas. Doesn't matter who she issister, wife, girlfriend, mom, aunt, cousin, etc., etc. There's a gift on this list that will commemorate her big achievement and find its way into her day-to-day life. The key is to think about what she's graduating from and what she'll do next. Is she a high school graduate? Get her a stylish backpack, water bottle, or walking shoes for campus life. College graduate? Get her a brand new laptop that'll help her wade into the working world. Or get her some cookware her roommates will be jealous of, a piece of furniture for their living room, or a candle to make sure she always has olfactory Zen. These 30 gifts cover just about all your bases. Keep it simple, pick up one of these best graduation gifts for her, and let her know how amazing this achievement really is.

Best Backpack to Gift

Dagne Dover Backpack

Backpack
Best Backpack to Gift

Dagne Dover Backpack

$195 at Dagne Dover

If she's graduating into another couple years of school—college, grad school, or even higher ed—get her a designer backpack.

Best Workbag to Gift

Madewell Medium Transport Tote

Medium Transport Tote
Best Workbag to Gift

Madewell Medium Transport Tote

If she's got a job lined up, a new leather workbag is the best gift you could get.

Best Laptop to Gift

Apple 2024 MacBook Air with M3 Chip

2024 MacBook Air with M3 Chip
Best Laptop to Gift

Apple 2024 MacBook Air with M3 Chip

Apple's most powerful portable computer to date makes a great gift whether she's joining the workforce or going for more school.

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Best Travel Briefcase

Rimowa Briefcase

Briefcase
Best Travel Briefcase

Rimowa Briefcase

If she has a lot of work travel in her future, get a briefcase that's up to the task.

Best Glassware Gift

Serax x Grace by Ann Demeulemeester Grace Red Wine Glass - Set of 4

Grace Red Wine Glass - Set of 4
Best Glassware Gift

Serax x Grace by Ann Demeulemeester Grace Red Wine Glass - Set of 4

She's got her own place now, so she's going to need some wine glasses. Get her a set of the best-looking ones out there.

Best Luxury Hoodie to Gift

Naadam Off-Duty Cashmere Hoodie

Off-Duty Cashmere Hoodie
Best Luxury Hoodie to Gift

Naadam Off-Duty Cashmere Hoodie

Her uniform for late nights at the library or office.

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Most Practical Graduation Gift

Amazon Gift Card

Gift Card
Most Practical Graduation Gift

Amazon Gift Card

Don't overthink it. She'll appreciate this as much as anything else on this list.

Best Drinkware Gift

Yeti 30oz Collegiate Tumbler

30oz Collegiate Tumbler
Best Drinkware Gift

Yeti 30oz Collegiate Tumbler

Show a little school pride.

Best Candle to Gift

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier (Cherry Blossom)

Fleur de Cerisier (Cherry Blossom)
Best Candle to Gift

Diptyque Fleur de Cerisier (Cherry Blossom)

The best springtime bloom out there, rereleased as this fan-favorite Diptyque candle.

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Best Watch to Gift

Versace Reve Watch

Reve Watch
Best Watch to Gift

Versace Reve Watch

There's nothing better than a watch to commemorate a milestone. Make sure the timepiece is as unique as she is.

Best Pen to Gift

Montblanc Meisterstück Rose-Gold-Coated Ballpoint Pen

Meisterstück Rose-Gold-Coated Ballpoint Pen
Best Pen to Gift

Montblanc Meisterstück Rose-Gold-Coated Ballpoint Pen

She's going to be signing a lot of important documents now. Get her the right tool for the job.

Best Sleep Gift

Loftie Smart Alarm Clock

Smart Alarm Clock
Best Sleep Gift

Loftie Smart Alarm Clock

Whether she's got more schooling or a job waiting for her, sleep is going to be vital.

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Best Sleep Accessory to Gift

Saatva Weighted Silk Eye Mask

Weighted Silk Eye Mask
Best Sleep Accessory to Gift

Saatva Weighted Silk Eye Mask

A weighted silk eye mask is another way to guarantee great sleep.

Best Desktop Gift

Leatherology Modern Desk Pad

Modern Desk Pad
Best Desktop Gift

Leatherology Modern Desk Pad

That entry-level job probably isn't giving her a nice desk. Make sure she's got a suitable workspace no matter where she ends up. (Get it engraved for an additional personal touch.)

Best Work Folder

Smythson A5 Envelope Writing Folder

A5 Envelope Writing Folder
Best Work Folder

Smythson A5 Envelope Writing Folder

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Instead of always having to buy new notebooks, she can just refill this folder year after year.

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Best Graduation Travel Gift

Cadence Originals - Set of 6

Originals - Set of 6
Best Graduation Travel Gift

Cadence Originals - Set of 6

No matter where she goes, these matching, magnetic capsules will carry her supplements, skin-care routine, and whatever else she brings in her toiletry bag.

Best Skin-Care Gift

Therabody TheraFace Mask

TheraFace Mask
Best Skin-Care Gift

Therabody TheraFace Mask

Therabody's ultimate skin-care tool makes for the perfect gift.

Best Earbuds to Gift

Apple AirPods Pro - 2nd Gen

Apple AirPods Pro - 2nd Gen
Best Earbuds to Gift

Apple AirPods Pro - 2nd Gen

A pair of Apple's best-selling AirPods. This is as easy a gift as you'll find.

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Best Headphones to Gift

Apple AirPods Max

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Best Headphones to Gift

Apple AirPods Max

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Upgrade her to Gen Z's favorite status symbols: AirPod headphones.

Best Bracelet to Gift

Ring Concierge Mini Diamond Tennis Bracelet

Mini Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Best Bracelet to Gift

Ring Concierge Mini Diamond Tennis Bracelet

A diamond tennis bracelet is a fitting gift for any achievement, really.

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