Key facts for Iraq
Christmas is a public holiday, but Eid is the main business gifting occasion.
How companies in Iraq give year-end gifts
In Iraq, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the main corporate gifting occasions. Christmas has been a public holiday since 2008, reflecting the country's Christian communities, but it is not a general business gifting occasion; New Year greetings are common for international partners. Nowruz is a major holiday in the Kurdistan Region. Food gifts should be halal, and alcohol should not be sent. Courier service is available to major cities, but customs procedures can be slow. Presentation and quality matter, and gifts are given with the right hand. Dates, sweets, coffee and tea are typical corporate gifts. Business in the Kurdistan Region follows a slightly different calendar, with Nowruz a major holiday. Allow extra time for customs clearance, and expect duties to be charged on arrival.
Gift occasions in Iraq
Eid al-Fitr
main occasion for greetings and gifts to clients and staff
Eid al-Adha
second major Islamic holiday
Nowruz
public holiday, especially in the Kurdistan Region
New Year
year-end greetings to international clients and partners
Good practice
- Time main gifts for Eid; use New Year for international greetings.
- Use halal food and neutral designs.
Avoid
- Do not send alcohol.
Design and wording
'Season's Greetings' is safest; Christmas themes suit Christian recipients.
Delivery to Iraq
Ships from Poland by courier to major cities; customs duties apply and clearance can be slow.
Planning dates for Iraq
| 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 Iraq
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.
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
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 Christmas a public holiday in Iraq?
Yes, since 2008. Eid remains the main business gifting occasion.