Oprah’s Favorite Things 2026 list includes editor-loved gifts: Our picks
Mariah Carey may say, “It’s timeeee!”, but Oprah is saying, “And you get a gift, and *YOU* get a gift!“
Alas, the holiday shopping season just got a little more exciting: Oprah’s Favorite Things 2026 is officially here!
Announced Nov. 12, this year’s highly anticipated list marks a major milestone — the 30th anniversary of Oprah’s Favorite Things. Three decades after the tradition began, Oprah is once again sharing her handpicked selection of gifts guaranteed to delight everyone on your holiday shopping list.
The 2026 edition features 79 unique gifts, offering plenty of inspiration for finding something special for everyone from the hardest-to-shop-for family member to the friend who seems to have everything. As always, the list is packed with an irresistible mix of the most decadent desserts, ingenious gadgets, and standout finds in home, fashion and beauty.
Whether you’re looking to surprise a loved one, treat yourself, or get a head start on your holiday shopping, Oprah’s Favorite Things is the ultimate gift guide to have on your radar.
Ahead, shop our ultimate favorites from this favorite list.

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There’s no place like home. These sequined slippers come in adult and kids’ sizes, making the perfect gift. Plus, the box includes a foam apple like the one that falls from the ceiling during the Sphere’s “The Wizard of Oz” experience.
This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.