Lucky Lunar New Year Gift Ideas
Welcome to our Lunar New Year gift guide for 2026! Here, you’ll find unique gift ideas and product recommendations to make your celebrations feel extra special.
Keep reading to discover more about the tradition of gift giving during this time, a rundown of the best gift ideas for Lunar New Year and explain some of the etiquette around exchanging presents.
Fragrance and Beauty Gifts
Fragrance and beauty are effortless Lunar New Year gifts, offering a moment of indulgence to feel refreshed. From signature scents to skincare favourites and curated beauty gift sets, these presents bring a sense of everyday luxury to the new year.
Ideal for friends, family or hosts, beauty and fragrance celebrate self-care, perfect for marking the season of renewal.
Fragrance and Beauty Gifts
Modern Home Appliances
Home appliances make practical yet meaningful Lunar New Year gifts, symbolising comfort, progress and fresh starts. From kitchen essentials to smart home upgrades, these gifts add ease to our daily lives.
Thoughtful and long-lasting, modern appliances are perfect for celebrating the new year with something useful that enhances the home well beyond the festivities.
Essential Elevated Menswear
Men’s staples are a timeless Lunar New Year gift, representing a fresh start and everyday confidence. Think refined shirts, versatile sweaters and stylish accessories designed for repeat wear.
With classic fits and quality fabrics, our menswear pieces strike the balance between practical and considered, ideal for updating his wardrobe for the year ahead.
Timeless Womenswear
Gifting womenswear is a beautiful way to celebrate Lunar New Year, combining style with wearability. From elevated basics to statement pieces and accessories, these presents feel special without being seasonal.
Choose timeless silhouettes and quality finishes for pieces she’ll reach for long after the celebrations, making fashion a meaningful new-year gesture.
New Year Styles For Little Ones
New outfits for Lunar New Year are a joyful tradition, making kids wear a natural gift choice. From special-occasion pieces to comfortable everyday styles, these gifts are designed for play, movement and celebration.
Practical, fun and easy to wear, kids’ clothing is a simple way to mark the new year with something fresh and memorable.
FAQs About LNY Gifting
Do you give gifts for Lunar New Year?
Yes. Giving gifts for Lunar New Year is a long-standing tradition and a meaningful way to share good wishes for the year ahead. Gifts are often given to family members, friends and hosts as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.
Lunar New Year gifts in Australia can range from traditional offerings like sweets and festive decorations to more modern presents such as beauty, fashion and home décor items. At Myer, you’ll find a wide selection of gifts to suit different tastes, budgets and traditions.
What is the tradition of gifting on Lunar New Year?
Exchanging gifts is a long-standing tradition during Lunar New Year. It symbolises the sharing of good fortune, happiness and well-wishes for the year ahead, and is a way for families and friends to express care, respect and gratitude.
What are good gifts for Lunar New Year?
Traditional gift options include sweets, red envelopes containing money, tea, fruit and premium alcohol. It’s also common to present loved ones with a Lunar New Year gift basket filled with a selection of indulgent goodies.
More contemporary options include clothing, items for the home, gold jewellery, perfume and beauty gift sets. To get inspired, browse Myer’s full collection of gifts.
When choosing presents, it’s also worth being mindful of items that are traditionally considered to be unlucky. Gifts such as clocks, knives and white or black items are generally best avoided. When in doubt, opting for uplifting gifts in shades of red, gold, yellow, pink, orange or purple.
Who should you give Lunar New Year gifts to?
Lunar New Year gifts are typically given to close family members, elders, friends and hosts as a way to show respect and share good wishes for the year ahead.
It’s also common to exchange gifts with colleagues, neighbours or clients, particularly when you want to strengthen relationships and express appreciation.
Do red and gold gifts matter for Lunar New Year?
Yes, red and gold gifts do matter for Lunar New Year, as both colours carry strong symbolic meaning. Red represents good luck, happiness and protection, while gold is associated with wealth, success and prosperity. This is why most Lunar New Year gift sets are wrapped in these colours.
How early should I buy Lunar New Year gifts?
To ensure your gifts are ready in time for Lunar New Year celebrations, it’s a good idea to start shopping two to three weeks in advance. In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday February 17, so you should start preparing towards the end of January.
If you’re buying popular items or personalised gifts, shopping even earlier can help secure availability. Planning ahead also gives you more flexibility to choose thoughtful presents for Lunar New Year that suit your loved ones’ preferences.
Are Lunar New Year gift hampers suitable for corporate gifting?
Yes, Lunar New Year gift hampers are an excellent choice for corporate gifting. They’re thoughtful and versatile, making them well suited to clients, colleagues and partners.
Lunar New Year gift boxes often include gourmet food, alcohol and sweet treats that feel celebratory without being too personal. Choosing high-quality items can help to strengthen professional relationships during the festive season.
Where can I buy Lunar New Year gifts?
Shopping for gifts should be convenient and stress-free, so you can focus on celebrating with loved ones.
You can find LNY presents at Myer stores across Australia or shop online from the comfort of your home. Visit our stores to experience products firsthand and get personal assistance from our team – or use our convenient Click & Collect service to shop online and pick up in-store.
Does Myer offer price matching on Lunar New Year gifts?
Myer is focused on delighting customers by offering a wide range of genuine quality products at highly competitive prices. In certain circumstances, we do offer price matching for Lunar New Year gifts.
For full details about price matching at Myer stores, please read our Competitive Pricing Policy.
What payment methods can I use?
At Myer, we love offering choice to our customers and that includes how (and when) you pay.
We offer the following payment options:
- Credit Cards & Gift Cards
- Points + Pay
- Afterpay
- PayPal
For full details, please read our policies about payment options and gift cards.