Flowers for Employee Appreciation Day (Secretaries’ Day)

What gift should you give for Employee Appreciation Day (Secretaries’ Day)? 

Flowers are one of the most personal gifts you can give a colleague or a team. They add colour to a desk or break room, bring a smile to someone’s face, and clearly show that their efforts are valued. 

On our website fleurop.be, you will find bouquets and other gifts for everyone. Whether it’s a small bouquet for an employee who is always ready to help, or a larger arrangement to thank the entire team, a floral gift for Employee Appreciation Day expresses your gratitude perfectly. 

When is Employee Appreciation Day (Secretaries’ Day) in 2026? 

Employee Appreciation Day (Secretaries’ Day) takes place every year on the third Thursday of April. On this day, employees are honoured by their employer or colleagues. 

In 2026, this will be on Thursday, April 16. In the coming years, the dates are: 

• 2027: Thursday, April 15 

• 2028: Thursday, April 20 

• 2029: Thursday, April 19 

• 2030: Thursday, April 18 

• 2031: Thursday, April 17 

• 2032: Thursday, April 15 

By marking these dates in your calendar in advance, you can plan ahead and surprise your employees with a beautiful bouquet from Fleurop-Interflora. 

Where does Employee Appreciation Day (Secretaries’ Day) come from? 

The idea of a day to honour employees originated in the United States, where it began around 1952 as “National Secretaries Day.” At the time, it was actually a marketing initiative to show appreciation for the profession of secretaries, which gradually grew into an annual celebration. 

In Europe, Secretaries’ Day was introduced in the late 1980s, among others by Fleurop-Interflora. At that time, it was still called “Secretaries’ Day.” 

As the role of a secretary has evolved significantly, the day is now often celebrated as “Administrative Professionals Day” or “Management Assistant Day.” 

Belgium also followed with a name change. In 2015, UNIZO East Flanders took the initiative to rename “Secretaries’ Day” to “Employee Appreciation Day.” It is now the day when not only management assistants but all employees - the pillars of the organization - are honoured with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. 

Fleurop-Interflora - more than flowers 

Just as a team thrives through collaboration, a bouquet gains its strength through harmony. Brightly colored flowers radiate cheerfulness, soft tones bring calm, and seasonal blooms add a surprising twist. 

So for Employee Appreciation Day (Secretaries’ Day), don’t choose a standard gift, but a Fleurop-Interflora bouquet that captures and enhances the personality of your organization. 

Would you like to add something extra? Make your gift even more special with: 

• A bottle of bubbles 

• Delicious chocolates 

• A matching vase 

Have flowers delivered on Employee Appreciation Day (Secretaries’ Day) 

Would you like to surprise your colleagues with a beautiful bouquet? With Fleurop-Interflora, you can easily order flowers for Employee Appreciation Day and have them delivered, both at home and at the office. 

Order before 14h, or before 13h on a Saturday, and we will ensure that the bouquet is delivered the same day. 

From classic bouquets to hand-tied arrangements, we deliver flowers wherever they are needed so your appreciation is received right away. This way, you can fully focus on celebrating your team - without any extra worries. 

Show your appreciation 

Of course, showing appreciation doesn’t have to be limited to just one day a year. For a work anniversary, retirement, or any other special occasion, flowers provide that extra touch of recognition. Because every employee deserves to receive flowers now and then - not because they have to, but because they deserve to.