A company year-end party invitation should say who is hosting, that the party celebrates the year's work, the date with start and end times, the venue, who is invited (employees only, partners, families or clients), the dress code, and the date to reply by. Keep it warm, inclusive and short. Below are copy-ready examples for a formal leadership invitation, a casual team party, an awards night, a small-team dinner, a January kickoff, a family-friendly event and a remote team. Ready to pick a design? Browse our corporate event invitation templates.
A year-end party is not tied to any holiday, so it works for teams of every background. If your company does host a Christmas party, see our office Christmas party invitations instead.
What to Include
- Who's hosting: the company, the leadership team or a named executive.
- Why: "to celebrate a big year" or "to thank you for 2026."
- Date, start time and end time. An end time helps parents and people with a long commute.
- Venue and getting there: address, parking, transit, or whether rides home are covered.
- Who's invited: employees only, plus-ones, families or clients.
- Dress code: office casual, cocktail or black tie. Our cocktail attire wording guide helps if you go dressy.
- Program highlights: dinner, awards, a toast, a band or DJ.
- Food and drink: say there are non-alcoholic options, and give a contact for dietary needs.
- RSVP date, so the venue gets a final count.
- A contact for accessibility or other questions.
When to Hold It and When to Invite
December Fridays fill fast. In 2026, December 4, 11 and 18 are Fridays; many venues book these first. A January "new year kickoff" party (Friday, January 8 or 15, 2027) is often easier to book and less crowded.
| Step | Timing | What to send |
|---|---|---|
| Save the date | 6–8 weeks before | Date, place, "invitation to follow" |
| Invitation | 3–4 weeks before | Full details and RSVP date |
| RSVP deadline | 10–14 days before | Final count to the venue |
| Last note | 1–2 days before | Arrival time, parking, dress code |
Company Year-End Party Invitation Wording
Formal, from leadership
The leadership team of Northline Partners invites you to our Year-End Celebration on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Foundry Hall. Dinner, a toast to the year and dancing. Cocktail attire. Kindly reply by November 27.
To thank you for an exceptional year, Maria Chen and the executive team request the pleasure of your company at our annual year-end dinner. Friday, December 4, 7 p.m., Harbor View Ballroom. Please let us know by November 20.
Casual, for the whole team
We made it! Year-end party for the whole team: Friday, December 18, 5–9 p.m. at the office rooftop. Food truck, drinks (including plenty of non-alcoholic ones) and a photo booth. Jeans welcome. Tell us if you're coming by December 10.
Close your laptops early: year-end party Friday, December 11, from 4 p.m. Snacks, music and a look back at 2026. Please RSVP on the invite by Friday.
Year-end awards night
Join us for the 2026 Year-End Awards. Friday, December 4, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. dinner and awards. Celebrate the people and projects that made this year. Business attire. Please reply by November 23.
Small team dinner
Team, thank you for a year I'm proud of. Dinner is on me: Thursday, December 17, 7 p.m. at Osteria Lume. Partners welcome. Let me know by December 10 so I can book the table.
January new year kickoff
New year, new goals, same great team. Join us for our 2027 Kickoff Party on Friday, January 15, 6–10 p.m. at The Glasshouse. A short look ahead, then dinner and drinks. Reply by January 6.
Family-friendly company party
Bring the whole family! Our year-end family party is Saturday, December 12, noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park Pavilion. Lunch, games for kids, a face painter and a visit from our mascot. Tell us how many adults and kids are coming by December 4.
With clients and partners
You helped make 2026 our best year yet. Please join the Brightwater team for a year-end reception on Wednesday, December 9, 6–8:30 p.m. at our Midtown office. Cocktails and small plates. Kindly reply by December 1.
For a seated thank-you dinner with clients, see our client appreciation dinner invitations.
Remote or hybrid team
Wherever you are, let's raise a glass together. Our year-end celebration is Friday, December 11: in person at the Denver office from 4 p.m., and on video at 5 p.m. MT for a toast and the year in review. Reply with how you'll join.
Keeping It Inclusive
- Name it for the year, not a holiday: "year-end party" or "end-of-year celebration."
- Offer non-alcoholic drinks and say so on the invitation.
- Plan the hours with caregivers in mind. An early start or a weekday lunch lets more people come.
- Ask about dietary needs and accessibility in one line.
- Make it optional. "We'd love to see you" reads better than "attendance expected."
Video Invitation Designs for a Year-End Party
The TwistInvite library doesn't yet have a modern, neutral corporate design, so these are the closest fits. Add your company logo or a team photo as your own image, and hold to record a 15-second voice message from your CEO or team lead ("Thank you for this year, see you on the 11th").
Black Letterpress Minimal shows a cotton-paper envelope with a dark wax seal and a grey ribbon, with no built-in event title. It's the most neutral choice for a formal company invitation.
Emerald Champagne Tower New Year pours champagne into a coupe tower in a dark green and gold room, ending on a "New Year" card. It suits a cocktail-style party in late December or a January kickoff.
Christmas Gala Ballroom shows couples in a grand ballroom with a tall Christmas tree and a grand piano, under a "Christmas Gala" title. Use it only if your company's party is a Christmas gala.
Sending the Invitation
Pick a template in the App, add your event details and your own photos, video or audio if you like, then share the link. Paste the link with your wording into your company email or team chat. Employees open it in their browser and reply Going, Can't make it or Maybe without creating an account, and you see the count in the App. For hosting logistics, our holiday party hosting tips cover the full timeline. More formal examples are in business event invitation wording. When you're ready, get the TwistInvite App.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a company year-end party invitation include?
Who is hosting, why you're celebrating, the date with start and end times, the venue, who is invited, the dress code, food and drink notes and the date to reply by.
When should you send invitations for a company year-end party?
Send a save the date six to eight weeks ahead for a large or formal party, and the full invitation three to four weeks before. Set the RSVP date ten to fourteen days before the event.
How do you make a company year-end party inclusive?
Call it a year-end or end-of-year celebration rather than naming a holiday, offer non-alcoholic drinks, choose hours that work for caregivers and ask about dietary and accessibility needs.
Should a year-end party be in December or January?
Either works. December dates feel like a celebration of the year but book up early. A January kickoff party is often easier to schedule and gives everyone something to look forward to.
Can employees bring a guest to the year-end party?
Only if you say so. State it clearly on the invitation, such as 'partners welcome' or 'employees only', and ask for the number of guests in the reply.
Create it in the TwistInvite app
Download free on iPhone or Android, then share one link with your guests.