Key facts for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has one of the longest Christmas seasons in the Americas, running into mid-January.
How companies in Puerto Rico give year-end gifts
Puerto Rico's Christmas season is famously long, starting before Thanksgiving and running through Three Kings Day on 6 January to the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián in mid-January. Parrandas (musical house visits), coquito and office parties are part of the season. Employers pay a legally required Christmas bonus (bono de Navidad) in December, and many add a gift or party. Client gifts include food baskets, chocolates, branded items and gift boxes, typically with Spanish cards, although English is also widely used in business. As a US territory, Puerto Rico follows US customs procedures and FDA food rules, and local companies are subject to US federal anti-corruption law. Its own tax code governs local deductions, so US federal gift limits should not be assumed.
Gift occasions in Puerto Rico
Christmas
Main occasion for client and employee gifts.
Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes)
Public holiday and a traditional gift-giving day.
Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián
Street festival in Old San Juan that closes the season.
Good practice
- Use Spanish or bilingual cards.
- Consider a Three Kings Day touchpoint in January.
- Ship early; imports follow US customs procedures.
Avoid
- Do not assume US federal tax rules apply locally; Puerto Rico has its own income tax code.
Design and wording
Christmas wording and imagery are fully appropriate.
Gift policies
As a US territory, Puerto Rico companies are subject to the FCPA, and local officials follow government ethics rules.
Delivery to Puerto Rico
Shipments from Poland clear US customs procedures in Puerto Rico; duties apply to EU goods and food items require FDA prior notice. Puerto Rico's local sales and use tax may also apply.
Planning dates for Puerto Rico
| 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 Puerto Rico
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.
Plush & merch calendars
A merchandise advent calendar distributes your branded items across 24 doors: socks, pins, stickers, small plush and treats, each carrying your logo.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Christmas season in Puerto Rico?
From late November to mid-January, ending with the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián.
Do US customs rules apply to Puerto Rico?
Yes, shipments follow US customs and FDA procedures.
Is Three Kings Day a holiday in Puerto Rico?
Yes, 6 January is a public holiday and a traditional gift-giving day.