Key facts for Laos
Christmas is not a business occasion; Lao New Year in April is the main festival.
How companies in Laos give year-end gifts
In Laos, the main festival is Pi Mai Lao, the Lao New Year, in April. The international New Year is a public holiday and a reasonable moment for greetings to foreign partners, while Christmas is marked mainly by expatriates. Corporate gifting is modest; well-packaged consumables or branded items are appropriate. Gifts are presented with both hands. English or Lao cards are fine for business contacts. Gifts in bright colors are appreciated, while white is associated with mourning. Recipients may not open gifts immediately. Corporate gifting is more common among international organizations, banks and larger firms. Allow extra time for courier transit and customs clearance. Tea, sweets and branded non-food items are suitable choices, and modest, practical gifts are preferred to lavish ones.
Gift occasions in Laos
Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year)
main traditional holiday
New Year
greetings for international partners
Good practice
- Use New Year or neutral greetings.
- Keep gifts modest and practical.
Avoid
Design and wording
Neutral 'Season's Greetings' is best.
Delivery to Laos
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties and VAT/GST may apply and are quoted in advance. Courier transit times may be longer than to regional hubs.
Planning dates for Laos
| 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 Laos
Christmas hampers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a holiday in Laos?
No. The main traditional holiday is Pi Mai Lao in April.