Key facts for Cuba
The year-end business focus is on 1 January, Liberation Day and New Year, more than on Christmas.
How companies in Cuba give year-end gifts
Most business in Cuba is conducted with state enterprises and a growing private sector of small and medium-sized companies (mipymes). Year-end greetings tend to focus on New Year and 1 January, the anniversary of the revolution, while Christmas is mainly a family and church occasion. Gifts to staff of state entities are subject to their internal rules, so modest promotional items or greetings are the norm. Imports are tightly regulated, commercial shipments generally need a licensed importer, and courier services are limited. In practice, corporate gifting to Cuba is best handled through a local partner with import authorization.
Gift occasions in Cuba
New Year / Liberation Day
National holiday and the main year-end occasion.
Christmas
A public holiday again since 1997, observed mainly by families and churches.
Good practice
- Work through a local partner with import authorization.
- Keep gifts modest and promotional.
- Use Spanish and New Year greetings.
Avoid
- Do not assume standard courier delivery is available.
- Avoid valuable gifts to staff of state enterprises.
Design and wording
New Year greetings are the safest choice; Christmas wording is acceptable for private recipients.
Delivery to Cuba
Commercial imports into Cuba are tightly regulated and generally require a licensed importer; courier options are limited and food shipments face restrictions, so feasibility must be confirmed case by case.
Planning dates for Cuba
| 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 Cuba
Empty calendar boxes
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Baubles with logo
Most promotional items are discarded within weeks.
Christmas plush
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Plush & merch calendars
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Frequently asked questions
Can we ship corporate gifts to Cuba from Poland?
Only with careful planning: commercial imports generally require a licensed importer and courier options are limited.
Is Christmas a holiday in Cuba?
Yes, 25 December has been a public holiday again since 1997, but New Year and 1 January are more prominent.