Key facts for Brunei
Christmas is a public holiday, but public Christmas celebrations are restricted; it is not a business gifting occasion.
How companies in Brunei give year-end gifts
Brunei is a conservative Islamic sultanate. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is the main occasion for corporate greetings and gifts, celebrated with open houses. Christmas Day is a public holiday, but public Christmas celebrations are restricted, so Christmas-themed corporate gifts are not appropriate for general audiences. Chinese New Year is marked by the Chinese community. Gifts should be halal and must not include alcohol. Use neutral designs and 'Season's Greetings' or New Year wording. English and Malay are used in business. Gifts are given and received with the right hand, and presentation matters. Premium dates, tea, coffee and sweets in elegant packaging are suitable, as are branded non-food items. Gifts to government officials should be avoided. Allow extra time for customs clearance, and keep designs free of religious symbols.
Gift occasions in Brunei
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid al-Fitr)
main season for greetings, open houses and hampers
New Year
greetings for international partners
Lunar New Year
major gifting season among Chinese communities and businesses
Good practice
- Use halal-certified food and neutral designs.
- Time gifts for Hari Raya or New Year.
Avoid
- Do not send alcohol.
- Avoid Christmas imagery for general business audiences.
Design and wording
Use neutral 'Season's Greetings' or New Year designs only.
Delivery to Brunei
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties and VAT/GST may apply and are quoted in advance. Alcohol cannot be shipped, and food should be halal.
Planning dates for Brunei
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 6 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Fully custom calendars for 2027 — order between | 01.2027 – 08.2027 |
Indicative planning dates; exact dates are confirmed in your proposal.
Recommended formats for Brunei
Christmas hampers
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Tea & coffee calendars
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Empty calendar boxes
For companies that already have the filling: custom printed advent calendar boxes in bulk, designed around your products and delivered flat or…
Christmas plush
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Frequently asked questions
Can we send Christmas gifts to Brunei?
Use neutral New Year or 'Season's Greetings' gifts; public Christmas celebrations are restricted.
Can alcohol be included?
No. The sale of alcohol is banned in Brunei.