WhatsApp Greeting & Festival Templates (10 Examples)

June 23, 2026

Festival and seasonal greetings keep your brand top of mind and feel personal on WhatsApp. Here are ten greeting templates you can copy and send. These are Marketing templates, so send them to opted-in customers.

Category: Marketing. Greetings and festive wishes are Marketing templates and need opt-in. Keep them warm and relevant.

10 WhatsApp greeting message templates

Copy any template below and paste it into kwiqreply. Replace each {{variable}} with your own field.

MarketingDiwali

Hi {{1}}, Happy Diwali from all of us at {{2}}! May your year ahead be bright and prosperous.

MarketingNew Year

Happy New Year, {{1}}! Thank you for being part of {{2}} this year. Here's to a wonderful {{3}}.

MarketingFestive offer

Hi {{1}}, season's greetings from {{2}}! Celebrate with {{3}} off, our gift to you. Valid until {{4}}.

Shop now

MarketingEid

Eid Mubarak, {{1}}! Wishing you and your family joy and peace from everyone at {{2}}.

MarketingChristmas

Merry Christmas, {{1}}! Thank you for your support this year. Warm wishes from {{2}}.

MarketingHoli

Hi {{1}}, Happy Holi from {{2}}! May your days be as colourful as the festival itself.

MarketingBirthday

Happy birthday, {{1}}! Celebrate with a special gift from {{2}}: {{3}}. Have a wonderful day!

Claim gift

MarketingAnniversary

Hi {{1}}, happy anniversary with {{2}}! Thank you for {{3}} of trust. Here's a treat to celebrate.

Claim

MarketingIndependence Day

Hi {{1}}, Happy Independence Day from {{2}}! Wishing you a proud and joyful celebration.

MarketingGood morning

Good morning, {{1}}! {{2}} wishes you a wonderful day. Here's something to start it right: {{3}}.

See offer

Tips to get your templates approved

Pick the right category. Marketing, Utility or Authentication. Meta checks this and it affects your cost.
Keep Utility non-promotional. Utility templates must relate to a specific transaction.
Use placeholder examples for each {{variable}}. Submit sample values so Meta can review.
Only message opted-in contacts to protect your quality rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Are festival greeting messages allowed on WhatsApp?

Yes, as Marketing templates to opted-in customers. Keep them genuine; avoid sending too frequently.

Can I add an offer to a greeting?

Yes. A festive greeting with a small offer performs well, and it stays a Marketing template.

Greeting Message templates by industry

Need templates tailored to your sector? See these focused collections:

Retail & Stores Restaurants Salons & Spas Real Estate Banking & Fintech

More template collections:

1 - Order confirmation

2 - Abandoned cart

3 - Appointment reminder

4 - All WhatsApp message templates