Key facts for Nigeria
Christmas is the main year-end occasion for corporate gifts, especially in Lagos and the south.
How companies in Nigeria give year-end gifts
Nigeria's population is roughly divided between a mainly Muslim north and a mainly Christian south, and corporate gifting reflects both. In Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, Christmas hampers are a strong tradition: companies give employees food and household hampers, and send clients and partners branded gifts, hampers and greetings in December. Many firms also send Sallah greetings or hampers around the Eid holidays. English is the language of business. Hampers are so common that distinctive, well-branded items or curated boxes stand out. For Muslim recipients, avoid alcohol and use neutral designs. Gifts are given to named contacts, often by hand. Public officials are bound by the Code of Conduct for public officers, and large companies apply anti-bribery policies. Confirm delivery details before shipping.
Gift occasions in Nigeria
Christmas
main year-end occasion for gifts to staff, clients and partners
Boxing Day
public holiday
New Year
greetings and gifts, often combined with Christmas as one year-end occasion
Eid al-Fitr
public holiday; main occasion for Muslim staff and partners, especially in the north
Eid al-Adha (Sallah)
public holiday
Good practice
- Send Sallah greetings to Muslim partners in addition to Christmas gifts
- 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
Nigeria's Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 and the Code of Conduct for public officers restrict gifts to officials; keep gifts modest and documented.
Delivery to Nigeria
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. Food products imported for sale require NAFDAC registration; gift shipments can still be held for documents, and customs clearance in Lagos can be slow. December is hot, so chocolate needs heat-protected packaging and fast transit, or non-chocolate items are the safer choice.
Planning dates for Nigeria
| 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 Nigeria
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 Nigeria?
Yes. 25 Dec (Christmas) and 26 Dec (Boxing Day) are public holidays, as is 1 Jan.
Can we send chocolate gifts to Nigeria?
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.
Are Christmas hampers common in Nigeria?
Yes. Christmas hampers for staff and clients are a major corporate tradition, especially in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.