Key facts for Sri Lanka
Christmas is a public holiday and a year-end gifting moment, especially in Colombo businesses.
How companies in Sri Lanka give year-end gifts
Sri Lanka's business calendar includes several gifting moments. Christmas is a public holiday and is widely marked in Colombo, where companies send hampers and year-end gifts to clients and hold staff parties. The Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April is the most important traditional occasion, with gifts and bonuses, while Vesak and Deepavali are significant religious festivals. Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian communities live side by side, so 'Season's Greetings' is a safe choice for mixed audiences. English is widely used in business. Avoid designs using images of the Buddha, which can cause offense. Corporate gifts are typically delivered in the first half of December. Hampers, chocolates, tea and branded items are common choices. Gifts are given with the right hand or both hands, and bright wrapping is preferred to white or black.
Gift occasions in Sri Lanka
Christmas
year-end gifts and hampers
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
major traditional new year; gifts and bonuses
Vesak
major Buddhist festival
Deepavali
Hindu festival
Good practice
- Christmas or year-end gifts work well for business partners.
- Use 'Season's Greetings' for mixed audiences.
- English cards are standard.
Avoid
- Avoid designs using images of the Buddha.
Design and wording
'Season's Greetings' suits mixed audiences; Christmas themes suit Christian or international recipients.
Delivery to Sri Lanka
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties and VAT/GST may apply and are quoted in advance.
Planning dates for Sri Lanka
| 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 Sri Lanka
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.
Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
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…
Baubles with logo
Most promotional items are discarded within weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a public holiday in Sri Lanka?
Yes, 25 December is a public holiday.
What is the main traditional gifting occasion?
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year in mid-April.