Key facts for Mauritius
Christmas is a public holiday, but Mauritius is multi-faith and many firms send neutral year-end greetings.
How companies in Mauritius give year-end gifts
Mauritius is a multi-faith society: Hindus form the largest group, with substantial Christian, Muslim and smaller Chinese-Mauritian communities. Public holidays reflect this diversity, including Christmas, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, the Chinese Spring Festival and two days for the New Year. The business sector, strong in financial services, tourism and textiles, generally sends year-end gifts and greetings in December, often framed as 'Season's Greetings' or New Year wishes. Some companies also acknowledge Diwali for Hindu staff and clients. English is the official language of administration, while French is widely used in business and the media; either works on cards. Gifts are typically elegant and well presented. The Prevention of Corruption Act restricts gifts to public officials. Avoid heavy Christmas imagery for mixed teams.
Gift occasions in Mauritius
Christmas
main year-end occasion for gifts to staff, clients and partners
New Year
two public holidays; a major celebration across communities
Diwali
public holiday; important for the Hindu majority
Chinese Spring Festival
public holiday
Eid al-Fitr
end of Ramadan; the most widely used occasion for client and staff gifts, often sweets, dates or hampers
Good practice
- Use 'Season's Greetings' or New Year wording for a multi-faith audience
- Consider Diwali greetings for Hindu contacts
- Use neutral 'Season's Greetings' designs when recipients are of different faiths
- Order early: international courier transit plus customs clearance can take one to two weeks or more
- Favor heat-stable items (tea, plush, branded keepsakes) over chocolate when transit is long
Avoid
- Don't include alcohol for mixed-faith teams without knowing the recipients
- Don't ship chocolate without heat protection
Design and wording
Christmas is widely observed but the population is religiously mixed, so 'Season's Greetings' or New Year designs are the safer default.
Gift policies
Mauritius' Prevention of Corruption Act 2002 restricts gifts to public officials; keep gifts modest and documented.
Delivery to Mauritius
Ships from Poland by international courier; import duties and local VAT or sales taxes are normally charged on arrival and can be quoted in advance, and customs clearance adds time. Mauritian customs may inspect food items; courier service is generally reliable. December is summer, so chocolate needs heat-protected packaging and fast transit, or non-chocolate items are the safer choice.
Planning dates for Mauritius
| 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 Mauritius
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.
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…
Baubles with logo
Most promotional items are discarded within weeks.
Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a public holiday in Mauritius?
Yes. 25 Dec is a public holiday, as are 1 and 2 Jan.
Can we send chocolate gifts to Mauritius?
Usually yes, as a gift shipment by courier, but import duties and taxes may apply and customs can request product details. Heat is the main risk in December, so we recommend heat-protected packaging or tea and plush alternatives.
Should corporate gifts in Mauritius mention Christmas?
For a mixed audience, 'Season's Greetings' or New Year wording is safer, as the population is multi-faith.