The short answer
Secretary's Day is the original name for what's officially been called Administrative Professionals Day since 2000, and the same modest, tasteful jewelry gift, in the $25 to $40 range, works whichever name you use for the occasion.
'Secretary's Day' is still searched more often than most people realize, even though the holiday was officially renamed Administrative Professionals Day in 2000 to reflect the broader range of roles it now recognizes, office managers, executive assistants, coordinators, not just the original 'secretary' title. Some workplaces, and a lot of longtime employees, still call it by the older name out of habit, which is exactly why it's worth its own answer rather than assuming everyone already knows the rename happened.
Why the name changed, and why it still matters
| Name used | Era / context | Gift guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary's Day | Original name, still used informally | Same modest, tasteful gift guidance applies |
| Administrative Professionals Day | Official name since 2000 | Same modest, tasteful gift guidance applies |
| Either name | Same actual holiday, last Wednesday of April | No need to pick a 'correct' term before gifting |
The International Association of Administrative Professionals officially renamed the holiday from 'National Secretaries Day' to Administrative Professionals Day in 2000, to better reflect the full range of job titles the day now recognizes. Plenty of workplaces still use the older name out of habit, both are correct for the same occasion.
Same occasion, same gift guidance
Whether your workplace calls it Secretary's Day or Administrative Professionals Day, the gift-giving guidance doesn't change, a modest, tasteful piece that reads as a specific thank-you works better than a generic gift-card default.
If you're not sure which term your office uses
When in doubt, the gift itself matters far more than which name gets used verbally, a thoughtful, well-chosen piece works regardless of whether the day gets referred to as Secretary's Day or by its current official name.
At a Glance
| Name used | Era / context | Gift guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary's Day | Original name, still used informally | Same modest, tasteful gift guidance applies |
| Administrative Professionals Day | Official name since 2000 | Same modest, tasteful gift guidance applies |
| Either name | Same actual holiday, last Wednesday of April | No need to pick a 'correct' term before gifting |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some good gift ideas for Secretary Day?
A modest, tasteful gift in the $25 to $40 range, jewelry, a quality desk item, or a thoughtful gift card, works well, the same guidance applies under the holiday's current official name, Administrative Professionals Day.
What are some unique and thoughtful gifts for administrative assistants?
A simple, well-made piece of jewelry stands out from the usual gift-card default, reading as more specifically chosen without requiring deep personal knowledge of the recipient.
How to celebrate Secretaries Day in 2026?
The holiday falls on the last Wednesday of April each year (officially Administrative Professionals Day since 2000); a modest gift paired with a specific, genuine thank-you covers the occasion well.
What are some good presents for a secretary?
The same guidance as any administrative professional gift applies, a modest, tasteful piece of jewelry or a quality practical item both work well for this occasion.
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