Graduation Banners

A graduation banner celebrates the name, the school, and the class year, at the party, on the house, or at the ceremony. Design yours online with photos and school colors, or upload a design you’ve already made. Every banner is printed on 13 oz matte vinyl, so it works indoors and outdoors. For ready-made designs, see our congratulation banners.

Popular Graduation Banner Sizes

Sizes are listed height × width.

• 2x4 banner: the party food or gift table, or an indoor wall
• 3x6 banner: the garage or front of the house; our most popular size overall
• 4x8 banner: front yards and drive-by celebrations, readable from about 120 ft
• 8x10 banner: a photo backdrop for family pictures
• 3x10 banner: school fences and stage fronts for the whole class

See all banner sizes, up to 10 ft high and 30 ft long.

Hanging it on the garage? Read what size banner for a garage door.

Where to Use a Graduation Banner

• Graduation parties at home, in the park, or at a restaurant
• Front of the house, garage door, or yard
• Drive-by celebrations and parades (add pole pockets to carry it)
• Photo backdrop at the party
• Ceremony stage or entrance
• Senior banners with each graduate’s photo along the school fence

Graduation Banner Wording Ideas

• Classic: “Congratulations, Maya! Class of 2027”
• Parents: “Proud Parents of a 2027 Graduate”
• Next step: “Next Stop: State University!”
• Short and fun: “She Did It!” or “Honk for the Grad!”
• Then and now: a kindergarten photo next to a senior photo
• School: “Congratulations, Class of 2027!”

Graduation Banner Design Tips

• Use the school colors. They make the banner instantly recognizable in photos.
• Make the name and class year the biggest text. Everything else can be smaller.
• Ask your photographer for the full-resolution senior photo. Social media copies are too small to print well.
• Use school or college logos only if you have permission to print them.
• Check the distance. As a rule of thumb, 1 inch of letter height reads from about 10 ft away.

Graduation Banner FAQ

What size banner is best for a graduation party?

For the garage or front of the house, a 3x6 is the most popular choice. For tables and indoor walls, a 2x4 works well. For yards seen from the street, go with a 4x8.

Can I put a senior photo on a graduation banner?

Yes. Add photos in the online designer or include them in a design you upload. Use the original, full-resolution file from your photographer.

Can a school order banners for every graduate?

Yes. Each banner is its own design. For large orders, contact us before ordering so we can plan the timing with you.

How fast can I get a graduation banner?

Requesting a design proof may delay your order. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.