Key facts for Mozambique
25 Dec is officially Family Day and is the main year-end occasion for business gifts.
How companies in Mozambique give year-end gifts
In Mozambique, 25 December is officially celebrated as Family Day (Dia da Família), and Christmas is widely observed by the Christian majority; there is a significant Muslim community, particularly in the north. In Maputo, companies in energy, mining, banking and logistics commonly give staff year-end hampers (cabazes) and send clients and partners greetings and branded gifts. Portuguese is the language of business, and 'Boas Festas' works for all recipients. Personal relationships and presentation matter. Security conditions in Cabo Delgado affect logistics in the far north. December is hot and humid, so chocolate needs protection in transit. Tea, branded keepsakes and plush toys for employees' children are practical choices. A personal card addressed by name is appreciated. Aim for delivery by mid-December, before the holiday period.
Gift occasions in Mozambique
Family Day (Christmas)
public holiday; the main year-end occasion for gifts
New Year
greetings; often combined with Christmas as one year-end occasion
Good practice
- Write cards in Portuguese; 'Boas Festas' works for all recipients
- Order early: international courier transit plus customs clearance can take one to two weeks or more
- Add a printed card in the main business language with a personal line
- Favor heat-stable items (tea, plush, baubles, branded keepsakes) if delivery is outside air-conditioned premises
Avoid
- Don't ship chocolate without heat protection
- Don't send gifts to public officials without checking their internal rules
Design and wording
Christmas is widely celebrated, though officially 25 Dec is Family Day and there is a significant Muslim minority in the north, so 'Boas Festas' (Season's Greetings) is a safe default.
Delivery to Mozambique
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. Courier coverage is concentrated in Maputo and Beira; customs may request the recipient's tax number (NUIT). December is summer, so chocolate needs heat-protected packaging and fast transit, or non-chocolate items are the safer choice.
Planning dates for Mozambique
| 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 Mozambique
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.
Chocolate Santas
A chocolate Santa with your logo is an economical way to send seasonal greetings to a long list of recipients: at events, at reception desks, in…
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a public holiday in Mozambique?
Yes. 25 Dec is a public holiday (Family Day), as is 1 Jan.
Can we send chocolate gifts to Mozambique?
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.
Is Christmas a holiday in Mozambique?
Yes, 25 December is a public holiday, officially named Family Day.