Key facts for Macao
Christmas is a recognized holiday and a year-end gifting moment, especially in hospitality and gaming.
How companies in Macao give year-end gifts
Macao combines Chinese and Portuguese traditions. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are public holidays, and the large hospitality, gaming and tourism sector marks the year end with client gifts and staff events. As in Hong Kong and mainland China, Lunar New Year is the most important local occasion, with gift boxes for partners and red packets for staff, and the Mid-Autumn Festival brings another round of gift boxes. Business communication is mostly in Chinese and English; Portuguese is an official language and appears in government contexts. Well-presented gifts in red or gold packaging are appreciated. Large employers and public bodies often have gift policies, so modest branded gifts are the practical choice for B2B relationships. English, Chinese or bilingual cards are suitable for most business contacts.
Gift occasions in Macao
Christmas
year-end gifts for clients and staff
Lunar New Year
the main gifting season of the year for clients, partners and staff
Mid-Autumn Festival
mooncake and gift-box season for clients and partners
Good practice
- Plan two waves: Christmas and Lunar New Year.
- Use Chinese or bilingual cards for local partners.
- Choose premium, well-wrapped packaging.
Avoid
- Avoid clocks and sets of four.
- Avoid predominantly white or black wrapping.
Design and wording
Christmas designs are appropriate; neutral designs suit mixed audiences.
Delivery to Macao
Ships from Poland by courier. Macao is a free port with no VAT; duties apply only to a few categories such as tobacco and some alcohol.
Planning dates for Macao
| 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 Macao
Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
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.
Beauty calendars
A beauty advent calendar is a premium December gift.
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a public holiday in Macao?
Yes. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are public holidays in Macao.
What is the main gifting season in Macao?
Lunar New Year (6 February 2027) is the most important local occasion; Christmas is also widely observed by businesses.