Key facts for Guyana
Christmas is a major business occasion in a multi-faith calendar that also includes Diwali and Eid.
How companies in Guyana give year-end gifts
Guyana has a multi-faith calendar with public holidays for Christmas, Diwali, Phagwah (Holi), Eid ul-Adha and Youman Nabi, so companies with diverse teams often use 'Season's Greetings' or mark several occasions. Christmas remains the main corporate gifting period, with staff parties, hampers and client gifts delivered in the first half of December; black cake, garlic pork and pepperpot are seasonal favorites. Rapid growth linked to the oil and gas sector has brought many international companies to Georgetown, and these often follow global gift policies. English is the language of business. Most corporate recipients are in Georgetown, where deliveries are fastest, while mining and energy sites inland require separate logistics. Gifts for Hindu clients can be timed for Diwali in late October or November, followed by a Christmas gift in December.
Gift occasions in Guyana
Diwali (Deepavali)
Public holiday; relevant for Hindu staff and clients.
Christmas and Boxing Day
Main occasion for staff and client gifts; black cake and pepperpot are traditional.
Mashramani (Republic Day)
National festival.
Eid ul-Adha / Phagwah
Public holidays in the multi-faith calendar.
Good practice
- Use 'Season's Greetings' for diverse teams.
- Consider Diwali for Hindu clients and staff.
- Check gift policies at international energy companies.
Avoid
- Avoid gifts to public officials unless their institution's rules clearly allow it.
Design and wording
Christmas is widely celebrated; 'Season's Greetings' suits multi-faith teams.
Delivery to Guyana
Imports clear Guyanese customs with duties and VAT; the EU–CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement can reduce duties on EU-origin goods. Warm temperatures year-round require fast transit for chocolate.
Planning dates for Guyana
| 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 Guyana
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.
Plush & merch calendars
A merchandise advent calendar distributes your branded items across 24 doors: socks, pins, stickers, small plush and treats, each carrying your logo.
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…
Beauty calendars
A beauty advent calendar is a premium December gift.
Baubles with logo
Most promotional items are discarded within weeks.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Is Diwali a public holiday in Guyana?
Yes, Diwali is a national public holiday.
What wording should corporate cards use in Guyana?
'Season's Greetings' suits multi-faith teams; Christmas wording is also widely accepted.