Key facts for Nepal
Christmas is not a main business occasion; Dashain and Tihar are the key festivals.
How companies in Nepal give year-end gifts
In Nepal, the main gifting seasons are Dashain and Tihar in the autumn, when employers pay festival bonuses and exchange gifts. Christmas is marked by the Christian minority and in tourist areas, and the international New Year is used for greetings to foreign partners. Nepal also follows its own calendar, with the Nepali New Year in April. Business gifts are modest; well-packaged consumables and branded items are appropriate. English is common in business correspondence. Corporate gifts tend to be modest and practical, such as sweets, tea and branded items. Gifts are given with the right hand or both hands. Many recipients are vegetarian, so state ingredients clearly. Allow extra time for courier transit and customs clearance in Kathmandu. English cards are standard in business.
Gift occasions in Nepal
Dashain
the largest festival; bonuses and gifts
Tihar
festival of lights; gifts
New Year
greetings to international partners
Good practice
- Time main gifts for Dashain or Tihar; use New Year for international greetings.
Avoid
- Avoid leather and beef-derived products for Hindu recipients.
Design and wording
Use neutral 'Season's Greetings' or New Year designs.
Delivery to Nepal
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties and VAT/GST may apply and are quoted in advance.
Planning dates for Nepal
| 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 Nepal
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…
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…
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a business occasion in Nepal?
Not generally. Dashain and Tihar are the main gifting seasons.