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Desk Essentials for Customer Service Week

Pads and pens, calendars, post it notes, coasters, monitor mirrors — desk essentials are always welcome gifts during Customer Service Week.

And now, you can add our exclusive DeskDetail to the list of must-haves.

DeskDetail is an all-natural, reusable cleaning gel that lifts dust, crumbs, and grime from keyboards, mice, headsets, and more, to leave workspaces sparkling clean.

Simply press and lift. Fold gel over to trap collected debris inside.

Cleaning up has never been so much fun!

You can see all of the Workplace Gifts plus decorations, rewards, and stress relievers at CSWeek.com.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Where does the time go?

There are just two months until Customer Service Week 2026. And with all of the summer activities and vacations, it will be here before you know it.

Please keep these important dates in mind:

September 4Large Team Discount Deadline. Large groups receive discounts through September 4. But order now to ensure availability.
September 11Gift Bundle Deadline. Our Gift Bundles are packed with Extra Mile gifts and delivered directly to remote reps. Order by September 11 to ensure on-time delivery no matter where your team is working.
September 18Standard Shipping Deadline. Order by September 18 for the best selection and to avoid rush shipping charges.
September 28 – October 2Organize Your Ready to Use Materials. Customers may download all of the puzzles, activities, and other event essentials at CSWeek.com.
October 5 – 9Customer Service Week. Woo Hoo! It’s time to celebrate your team for going The Extra Mile.

For more important information on planning your celebration, go to CSWeek.com.

Best Bags for Customer Service Week

Bags make great gifts during Customer Service Week. They are practical, versatile, eco-friendly, and very much appreciated. So, which bag is right for your celebration?

Trunk Organizer. Brand new for 2026 is the foldable Trunk Organizer. It’s an essential for everyone on The Extra Mile. And it will keep your trunk neat and organized despite any bumps in the road.

Lunch Bags. Pockets, zippers, adjustable straps, these fully-featured, insulated bags are big enough for a hearty lunch and plenty of healthy snacks. And they make a great gift for everyone attending a luncheon during Customer Service Week.

Tote Bag. This roomy, classically styled boat-and-tote bag shows off the Customer Service Week logo while traveling to and from work or maybe at the beach.

Gift Bags. And, of course, we have bags for presenting gifts, or creating themed goodie bags. Our eco-friendly bags are made from 100% recycled material. Each pack includes 10 gift bags and 10 sheets of coordinating tissue paper.

You can see all of the Customer Service Week bags plus decorations, rewards, and stress relievers at CSWeek.com.

19 Best Tips Are Here

The benefits of a Customer Service Week celebration go beyond the event and last all 52 weeks of the year.

To make the most of your celebration, try including one or all 19 of our Best Customer Service Week ideas and tips.

Here are just five ideas to get started. All 19 are online at CSWeek.com.

Tip No. 1. Build excitement. Customer Service Week 2026 is October 5 – 9. One to two weeks before your celebration, email, post, or pass out Save the Date Cards.

Tip No. 7. Share a festive meal or snacks. Consider a catered lunch, breakfast bar, ice cream sundae break, or cupcake and coffee get-together. Use our Cupcake Toppers to make ordinary cupcakes special.

Tip No. 8. Make a special delivery. If your team can’t gather for a break, have team leaders, supervisors, and managers personally deliver a snack, token of appreciation, and words of thanks to each person on the service team.

Tip No. 14. Go big. Everything is more fun when it’s BIG. Hang our Giant Word Search, Giant Crossword Puzzle, and Team Coloring Poster in prominent locations so there’s never a dull moment. And, of course, the person to solve the most clues wins a Giant Pencil.

Tip No. 15. Host theme days. Some of the most popular themes, year-after year, are Stress Relief Day, Company Colors Day, Pajama Day, 60s Day, and Sports Jersey Day. See the creative theme days at Estep Enterprises.

While you’re checking out the 19 Best Customer Service Week ideas and tips, be sure to click the shop tab to view all of the decorations, rewards, gifts, and stress relievers for on-site, remote, and hybrid teams.

Oversized Activities for Customer Service Week

If your goals for Customer Service Week include breaking down barriers, improving communication, building trust, and just plain having fun, then we’ve got the perfect activities for you.

Just hang our oversized puzzles and coloring poster and there’s something special to do all week long.

Start with our Giant Crossword Puzzle and Giant Word Search. They will get everyone on their feet, comparing notes, and searching for the answers. The Giant Crossword Puzzle includes general interest clues while the Giant Word Search features many of the things you’re likely to encounter along The Extra Mile.

New this year is the Team Coloring Poster & Pencils. This detailed drawing shows roads, cars, and sceanery along The Extra Mile.

You can see the Oversized Activities and all of the Customer Service Week decorations, gifts, and stress relievers now at CSWeek.com.

Ready to Use Agendas Are Here

Customer Service Week is five full days in October.

Some organizations will celebrate with games, activities, and recognition each day. Others will opt for a smaller scale event.

Whatever fits your needs, you’ll find lots of resources for planning your agenda at CSWeek.com.

Pre-planned agendas. There’s a sample agenda for an in-house celebration and one for a remote event. Use them as the framework for your celebration and add ideas and inspiration from the resources below.

Stories, ideas, how-to. We gather Customer Service Week celebration stories from around the globe and share the very best. You’ll discover how other organizations build strong teams, connect with community, focus on fun, highlight training, host games and competitions, and more.

Quick tips. You’ll also find 19 of the very best ideas to inspire your celebration. They are quick, easy, and adaptable.

While you’re checking out these resources, be sure to click the shop tab to view all of the decorations, rewards, gifts, and stress relievers for on-site, remote, and hybrid celebrations.

Fireworks, Parades, and Savings

The long Independence Day weekend is almost here. But before your thoughts turn to family gatherings, parades, and fireworks, take a moment to order your Customer Service Week materials.

It’s just one less thing to do when you’re back in the office. And, when you order by July 10, you’ll save 10 to 20 percent on your entire order — No matter what you choose.

So order today, take advantage of the Early Bird discounts, and enjoy the long holiday weekend!