New Year 2027 Greeting Card Templates for Family, Friends and Business

Find the Right New Year Card for Each Recipient

Different people call for different cards. Use the table to jump to the styles that suit your list, then open one and make it yours.

Card Styles From Glittering to Calm

Some people want a card that sparkles and some want one that whispers. The collection runs from black and gold fireworks, giant stacked numerals and neon signs to cream minimalism, soft pastel arches and hand lettered chalkboards, with newspaper front pages, vintage postcards and geometric colour blocks in between.

Card Sizes for Envelopes and Screens

Most cards are 5 by 7 inches, the classic greeting card size. Landscape cards are 7 by 5 inches and square cards are 5 by 5 inches, which fit social feeds without cropping. Open any design to see its exact size before you edit.

What to Write Inside a New Year Card

• Start with a warm opening such as Happy New Year or a personal nickname.
• Add one sentence about a shared memory or a thank you.
• Finish with a wish for the year ahead and your signature.

Customising a Card Online

1. Open a card and click any text to type your own greeting and names.
2. Select a photo slot and use Replace Image to add your own picture.
3. Change colours or fonts to match your style or brand.
4. Download a PDF to print or a PNG to share online.

Photo Cards and Choosing Pictures That Print Well

Use original photos rather than screenshots, choose sharp images with faces away from the edges and brighten dark pictures slightly. Circle and portrait slots crop automatically, so drag the picture inside the frame until everyone fits comfortably.

Printing and Mailing Your Cards

Print at actual size on 250 to 300 gsm card stock. Dark designs look best on a matte or silk finish, and light designs print economically at home. Mail cards between Christmas and the second week of January so they arrive after the holiday rush.

Sending Cards Online and Through Messages

Download a card as an image and attach it to an email, post it as a story or share it in a group chat. Add a short message in the text of your email so the greeting feels personal, and send on December 31 or the morning of January 1.

Business and Charity Greeting Etiquette

Keep business cards warm and short, sign them by hand where you can and avoid sales language. Choose inclusive wording if your audience is mixed. A sincere thank you to clients, volunteers and staff is remembered longer than a discount.

More New Year and Holiday Templates

Looking for something to go with your card? Browse Christmas cards, Christmas party invitations and holiday and seasonal templates.

New Year Greeting Card FAQs

When should I send New Year cards?

Mail them between Christmas and the second week of January, or send digital cards on December 31 and the morning of January 1.

Can I add my own photos?

Yes. The photo cards have slots you can replace with your own pictures, and any card can take extra images.

Are the sample names and messages real?

No. Names, families and businesses on the cards are made up for illustration. Replace them with your own.

Which size should I choose?

Choose 5 by 7 for a classic card, 7 by 5 for a wide landscape card and 5 by 5 for a square card that also suits social media.

Can I print the cards at home?

Yes. Download a PDF and print at actual size on card stock. Light designs use less ink, and dark designs print best at a print shop.

Can I add my logo?

Yes. Place your logo anywhere on the card and recolour the design to match your brand.

Do you have Lunar New Year cards?

Yes. There are two Lunar New Year 2027 cards for the Year of the Goat, and you can change the wording to suit your community.

Can I change the year?

Yes. The numerals are editable text, so you can reuse a card for another year by typing the new number.

Can I use a card for another occasion?

Yes. Change the greeting and the same layout works for thank you notes, birthdays and congratulations.