Key facts for Kuwait
Christmas is not a business occasion.
How companies in Kuwait give year-end gifts
In Kuwait, Ramadan and Eid are the main corporate gifting occasions, with hampers of dates, sweets, coffee and perfume. Christmas is not a public holiday, and public displays of Christmas are limited, so gifts should be framed as 'Season's Greetings' or New Year greetings for international contacts. Alcohol is prohibited in Kuwait, and pork products are not permitted. Food should be halal. Gifts are given with the right hand, and quality and presentation matter. Ramadan gifts are typically delivered in the first half of the month, so plan production well ahead of the start of Ramadan in February 2027. Premium dates, coffee, tea, sweets and perfume in elegant packaging are typical. Gifts to government officials should be avoided. Arabic greetings are appreciated, and English is common in business.
Gift occasions in Kuwait
Ramadan
Ramadan hampers and iftar gifts for clients and partners
Eid al-Fitr
main occasion for greetings and gifts to clients and staff
Eid al-Adha
second major Islamic holiday
National and Liberation Days
public holidays
Good practice
- Time main gifts for Ramadan and Eid.
- Use halal food and neutral designs.
Avoid
- Do not send alcohol; it is prohibited.
- Avoid pork-derived ingredients and religious symbols of other faiths.
Design and wording
Use neutral 'Season's Greetings' or New Year designs; avoid overt Christmas religious symbols.
Delivery to Kuwait
Ships from Poland by courier; customs duties may apply and are quoted in advance. Alcohol and pork products are prohibited imports.
Planning dates for Kuwait
| 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 Kuwait
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 alcohol allowed in gifts to Kuwait?
No. Alcohol is prohibited.
When do Kuwaiti companies give gifts?
Mainly during Ramadan and Eid.