Key facts for Maldives
Christmas is not observed outside tourist resorts.
How companies in Maldives give year-end gifts
The Maldives is an Islamic republic where Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the main festive occasions. Christmas is not observed outside tourist resorts, and corporate gifts should be neutral in design. The import of alcohol is prohibited except by licensed resorts, and import rules also restrict religious materials of other faiths, so avoid Christmas symbols such as crosses or nativity scenes. Halal food and neutral packaging are the safe choice. Presentation and quality matter, and gifts are given and received with the right hand. Tea, dates, sweets and branded non-food items are suitable. International companies working with resorts often send greetings at the year end, but gifts for local partners are better timed for Eid. Allow extra time for customs clearance in Malé.
Gift occasions in Maldives
Eid al-Fitr
main occasion for greetings and gifts to clients and staff
Eid al-Adha
second major Islamic holiday
Independence Day
national holiday
Good practice
- Use neutral designs and halal food.
- Time greetings for Eid or New Year.
Avoid
- Do not send alcohol.
- Avoid Christian religious symbols in gifts and decorations.
Design and wording
Use neutral designs only.
Delivery to Maldives
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties apply. Alcohol and non-Islamic religious items are prohibited imports.
Planning dates for Maldives
| 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 Maldives
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
Can we send Christmas gifts to the Maldives?
Use neutral designs; Christian religious items and alcohol are prohibited imports.