Key facts for Chad
Christmas is a public holiday, but neutral New Year greetings suit most business contacts.
How companies in Chad give year-end gifts
Chad's population is roughly divided between Muslims, concentrated in the north and center, and Christians, mainly in the south; both Christmas and the Eid holidays are public holidays. Business gifting in N'Djamena tends to be relationship-based and modest. International companies, particularly in oil and development, send New Year greetings and small gifts to partners, and some give staff hampers at the year-end or before Eid. French and Arabic are both official; French is the usual language for business cards. Neutral designs and alcohol-free gifts are the safe default. Logistics outside the capital are difficult. Tea, branded desk items and halal-friendly confectionery are safe choices. Plan delivery for early January as New Year wishes, which gives time for slow transit. Hand over gifts personally or through a trusted local contact.
Gift occasions in Chad
New Year
New Year greetings (voeux) are customary and can be sent through January
Christmas
main year-end occasion for gifts to staff, clients and partners
Eid al-Fitr
end of Ramadan; the most widely used occasion for client and staff gifts, often sweets, dates or hampers
Eid al-Adha
major holiday; gifts to staff and close contacts
Good practice
- Write cards in French, or French and Arabic
- Lead with New Year or 'Season's Greetings' wording rather than Christmas imagery
- Choose halal-friendly food: no alcohol-filled chocolates or gelatin-based sweets
- Order early: international courier transit plus customs clearance can take one to two weeks or more
Avoid
- Don't include alcohol or pork-derived ingredients
- Don't rely on Santa or nativity imagery for Muslim recipients
Design and wording
The population is religiously mixed with a Muslim plurality, so 'Season's Greetings' or New Year designs are the safer default.
Delivery to Chad
Ships from Poland by international courier; import duties and local VAT or sales taxes are normally charged on arrival and can be quoted in advance, and customs clearance adds time. Courier coverage is largely limited to N'Djamena. December is hot, so chocolate needs heat-protected packaging and fast transit, or non-chocolate items are the safer choice.
Planning dates for Chad
| 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 Chad
Christmas hampers
Corporate Christmas hampers with your logo on the box, ribbon or card, composed to your budget band and delivered to one office or to individual home…
Tea & coffee calendars
A tea or coffee advent calendar with your logo is a measured, practical gift for clients and colleagues who prefer to avoid sweets.
Christmas plush
Plush is made in our own workshop in Biała Podlaska, Poland: ready Christmas teddies with your embroidered logo, and custom plush mascots based on…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a public holiday in Chad?
Yes. 25 Dec is a public holiday, as are 1 Jan and the main Islamic holidays.
Can we send chocolate gifts to Chad?
Usually yes, as a gift shipment by courier, but import duties and taxes may apply and customs can request product details. Heat is the main risk in December, so we recommend heat-protected packaging or tea and plush alternatives.
Is Christmas appropriate for corporate gifts in Chad?
For Christian contacts, yes. For a mixed audience, New Year or 'Season's Greetings' designs are safer.