2026 Graduation Party Invitations

Celebrate your favorite graduate with A+ graduation party invites from Evite. Whether you're inviting family and friends to the graduation ceremony or to an awesome after-party, choose from dozens of free or Premium online invitation designs. You can even upload your own photo to select designs, the perfect opportunity to share a snapshot of your grad!

Graduation season can get busy, so you'll want to send your graduation party invites approximately three to four weeks in advance. By giving your guests a solid cushion of time before the event, you'll be able to ensure the best turnout possible. You can find even more tips about hosting a graduation party here.

At a minimum, you should specify: Date, Time, Location. It is also helpful to share the guest of honor's name and details about their graduation, such as the school from which they are graduating and the degree they are receiving. Click here to learn more about how to word a graduation invitation.

Your guest list will be determined by the type of graduation party you are planning. For a smaller, more intimate gathering, stick with inviting family and close friends. However, if you want to go all-out, it is also typical to extend invitations to neighbors, teachers, coaches or anyone else who has played an important role in the guest of honor's life.

Making grad party invitations online is easy as A-B-C with Evite! Choose your favorite graduation party invitation design, customize the text with dozens of font and color options, select a background, choose an envelope color, add a liner, and decorate with animated stickers. Once you send your invitations via email, text or shareable link, track RSVPs in real-time.

Send a graduation announcement to let friends and family know about your grad's big news, or choose from Evite's wide array of graduation cards to congratulate a loved one on their recent graduation.