Key facts for Malta
Malta is predominantly Catholic, and Christmas is the main business gifting occasion.
How companies in Malta give year-end gifts
Christmas is the main corporate gifting occasion in Malta, a strongly Catholic country with a long Christmas season. Hampers with food and sweets are popular for clients and staff, and companies often hold Christmas lunches in December. Deliveries should arrive in early December, considering the public holidays on 8 and 13 December and longer transit times to the islands. English is an official language and widely used in business, so cards in English are standard; a Maltese greeting such as 'Il-Milied it-Tajjeb' adds a personal touch. Malta's gaming and financial-services sectors often have formal gift policies.
Gift occasions in Malta
Christmas
client hampers and staff gifts
New Year
greetings
Good practice
- Order early to allow for island transit times
- Use English cards, optionally with a Maltese greeting
- Plan around the 8 and 13 December holidays
Avoid
- Avoid lavish gifts to financial or gaming-sector contacts with strict compliance policies
Design and wording
Christmas themes are fully appropriate.
Delivery to Malta
Intra-EU shipment from Poland: no customs declarations or import duties; prices are quoted with the applicable VAT treatment for your company. Transit to Malta takes longer than to mainland EU destinations.
Planning dates for Malta
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 20 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 1 Dec 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 Malta
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
Which language should we use for corporate cards in Malta?
English is standard in Maltese business. A Maltese greeting is a welcome personal touch.
How early should we ship to Malta?
Aim for gifts to arrive in early December, as transit to the islands takes longer and 8 and 13 December are public holidays.