Key facts for Suriname
Christmas and the New Year's Eve celebrations are the main year-end occasions in a multi-faith calendar.
How companies in Suriname give year-end gifts
Suriname's business language is Dutch, so cards and printed messages should be in Dutch, which is a useful advantage for suppliers used to the Netherlands market. The country has a multi-faith calendar with public holidays for Christmas, Diwali, Holi and Eid ul-Fitr, so 'Fijne feestdagen' (Happy Holidays) is a safe corporate greeting. New Year's Eve (Oud en Nieuw) is the biggest celebration, especially in Paramaribo, where long strings of firecrackers are set off. Companies give staff gifts or hampers in December, and clients receive food, branded items or wine. Logistics from Europe often run via the Netherlands. Paramaribo concentrates most corporate recipients. Christmas gifts should arrive before the last week of December, when offices slow down ahead of Oud en Nieuw.
Gift occasions in Suriname
Diwali
Public holiday; relevant for Hindu staff and clients.
Christmas
Main occasion for staff and client gifts.
Oud en Nieuw
New Year's Eve, celebrated with long strings of firecrackers (pagara).
Eid ul-Fitr
Public holiday.
Good practice
- Write cards in Dutch.
- Use 'Fijne feestdagen' for diverse teams.
- Consider Diwali for Hindu clients.
Avoid
- Avoid gifts to public officials unless their institution's rules clearly allow it.
Design and wording
'Fijne feestdagen' (Happy Holidays) suits multi-faith teams; Christmas wording is also accepted.
Delivery to Suriname
Imports clear Surinamese customs with duties and taxes; the EU–CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement can reduce duties on EU-origin goods. Warm temperatures year-round require fast transit for chocolate.
Planning dates for Suriname
| 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 Suriname
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…
Beauty calendars
A beauty advent calendar is a premium December gift.
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
What language should a card be in for Suriname?
Dutch, the official language of business.
Is New Year's Eve important in Suriname?
Yes, Oud en Nieuw is the largest year-end celebration.