Key facts for Moldova
New Year is the main business gifting occasion; Christmas is celebrated on both 25 December and 7 January.
How companies in Moldova give year-end gifts
In Moldova, New Year is the main corporate gifting occasion, a tradition from the Soviet period that remains strong. Christmas is a public holiday on both 25 December and 7 January, reflecting different church calendars. Companies send gifts and greetings to clients in the second half of December, and staff gifts are often handed out at the year-end party. Chocolate, sweets, tea, coffee and branded items are common. Cards in Romanian are standard; Russian is still widely understood but Romanian is the official language. On 1 March, Mărțișor tokens are a common workplace gesture.
Gift occasions in Moldova
New Year
the main corporate gifting occasion
Christmas
both dates are public holidays
Mărțișor
small tokens for women colleagues and partners
Good practice
- Frame gifts as New Year greetings
- Write cards in Romanian
- Allow time for customs clearance
Avoid
- Avoid even numbers of flowers
Design and wording
New Year designs are the safest; Christmas themes are acceptable.
Delivery to Moldova
Moldova is outside the EU: shipments are cleared through customs, and duties and VAT may apply; they can be quoted in advance.
Planning dates for Moldova
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 20 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 Moldova
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.
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…
Baubles with logo
Most promotional items are discarded within weeks.
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
When is Christmas in Moldova?
Both 25 December and 7 January are public holidays. New Year is the main business gifting occasion.
Which language should cards be in for Moldova?
Romanian, the official language.