Key facts for Pakistan
25 December is a public holiday as Quaid-e-Azam Day; Christmas itself is marked by the Christian minority.
How companies in Pakistan give year-end gifts
In Pakistan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the main occasions for corporate greetings and gifts. Companies send sweets, dry fruits and hampers to clients and partners and give bonuses to staff. 25 December is a public holiday as the birthday of the country's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and Christmas is celebrated by the Christian minority, but it is not a general business gifting occasion. For international partners, New Year greetings are common. Gifts should be halal and must not include alcohol or pork products. Present gifts with the right hand or both hands. English is widely used in business correspondence. Popular corporate gifts include sweets (mithai), dry fruits, tea and branded items in elegant packaging. Gifts to government officials should be avoided. Allow extra time for courier transit and customs clearance, and expect duties to be charged on arrival.
Gift occasions in Pakistan
Eid al-Fitr
main occasion for greetings and gifts to clients and staff
Eid al-Adha
second major Islamic holiday
New Year
greetings to international partners
Good practice
- Time gifts for Eid; use New Year for international greetings.
- Use halal-certified food.
- English cards are standard.
Avoid
- Do not send alcohol.
- Avoid Christmas imagery for general business audiences.
Design and wording
Use neutral 'Season's Greetings' or New Year designs.
Delivery to Pakistan
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties and VAT/GST may apply and are quoted in advance. Alcohol cannot be shipped; food should be halal.
Planning dates for Pakistan
| 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 Pakistan
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.
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 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
Is Christmas a business gifting occasion in Pakistan?
Generally no. Eid is the main occasion; 25 December is a holiday as Quaid-e-Azam Day.
Can we include alcohol in gifts to Pakistan?
No. Alcohol cannot be included.