Key facts for Seychelles
Christmas is a family holiday and an accepted occasion for business gifts.
How companies in Seychelles give year-end gifts
Seychelles is a small, predominantly Catholic island nation whose economy centers on tourism and fisheries. Christmas and the New Year are public holidays, and companies, especially hotels and tour operators, mark the year-end with staff gifts and greetings to partners. English and French are both used in business alongside Seychellois Creole. The business community is small and personal, so individually addressed gifts work better than mass mailings. Shipping to the islands takes time and adds cost, so compact, non-perishable gifts are practical. Seychelles has biosecurity controls on imported food and plant products. Plush toys for employees' children, tea and branded keepsakes are practical choices. Hotels and tour operators are busy during the holiday season, so gifts should arrive by mid-December. Avoid chocolate unless heat-protected packaging is used.
Gift occasions in Seychelles
Christmas
main year-end occasion for gifts to staff, clients and partners
New Year
two public holidays
Good practice
- Order early: international courier transit plus customs clearance can take one to two weeks or more
- Add a printed card in the main business language with a personal line
- Favor heat-stable items (tea, plush, baubles, branded keepsakes) if delivery is outside air-conditioned premises
Avoid
- Don't ship chocolate without heat protection
- Don't send gifts to public officials without checking their internal rules
Design and wording
Christmas wording and imagery are appropriate for most recipients; neutral 'Season's Greetings' suits international or mixed teams.
Delivery to Seychelles
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. Shipping to the islands takes extra time; biosecurity controls apply to some food and plant products. December is hot, so chocolate needs heat-protected packaging and fast transit, or non-chocolate items are the safer choice.
Planning dates for Seychelles
| 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 Seychelles
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.
Chocolate Santas
A chocolate Santa with your logo is an economical way to send seasonal greetings to a long list of recipients: at events, at reception desks, in…
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a public holiday in Seychelles?
Yes. 25 Dec is a public holiday, as are 1 and 2 Jan.
Can we send chocolate gifts to Seychelles?
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.
What language should be used on cards for Seychelles?
English or French; both are widely used in business.