Key facts for Serbia
New Year is the main business gifting occasion; Orthodox Christmas on 7 January is a family religious holiday.
How companies in Serbia give year-end gifts
In Serbia, New Year is the main corporate gifting occasion, and companies send gifts and greetings to clients and partners in the second half of December; staff gifts are often given at the year-end party. Orthodox Christmas on 7 January is a religious family holiday rather than a business occasion. Hospitality and personal relationships matter, and gifts are frequently delivered in person. Chocolate, coffee, tea, hampers and branded practical items are common. Cards are written in Serbian (both Cyrillic and Latin scripts are used) or English for international firms; 'Srećna Nova godina' is the standard greeting.
Gift occasions in Serbia
New Year
the main corporate gifting occasion
Orthodox Christmas
public holiday
Slava
the patron-saint day; some companies celebrate their own slava
Good practice
- Frame gifts as New Year greetings
- Deliver in the second half of December
- Allow time for customs clearance
Avoid
- Do not send Christmas greetings timed for 25 December to Orthodox recipients
Design and wording
Prefer New Year designs; Christmas greetings, if used, are best timed for 7 January.
Delivery to Serbia
Serbia is outside the EU: shipments are cleared through customs, and import duties and VAT may apply. They can be quoted in advance.
Planning dates for Serbia
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 13 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Order Christmas hampers by | 20 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 Serbia
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.
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.
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
When is Christmas in Serbia?
Orthodox Christmas is on 7 January. New Year is the main business gifting occasion.
Are there customs charges on gifts sent to Serbia?
Yes. Serbia is outside the EU, so duties and VAT may apply. They can be quoted in advance.