Key facts for Taiwan
Christmas is a commercial and decorative season; it is not the main business gifting occasion.
How companies in Taiwan give year-end gifts
In Taiwan, corporate gifting peaks before Lunar New Year, when companies send gift boxes to clients and suppliers and hold weiya year-end banquets for staff, often with lucky-draw prizes. The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second major season, with mooncakes and gift sets; the Dragon Boat Festival is smaller. Christmas is visible in malls and among international firms and is a reasonable moment for greetings to foreign partners, but local partners usually expect the Lunar New Year gift. Gifts are presented with both hands and are often not opened in front of the giver. Packaging and quality matter more than size. Traditional Chinese characters are used in Taiwan, so cards and packaging text should not use simplified characters. Order early, as logistics slow down in the weeks before the holiday.
Gift occasions in Taiwan
Lunar New Year
the main gifting season of the year for clients, partners and staff
Weiya (year-end banquet)
company year-end banquets with staff prizes and gifts
Mid-Autumn Festival
mooncake and gift-box season for clients and partners
Dragon Boat Festival
smaller gifting occasion for partners
Good practice
- Time main gifts for Lunar New Year; consider items suitable for weiya prize draws.
- Use traditional Chinese characters on cards and packaging.
- Present gifts with both hands.
Avoid
- Avoid clocks, umbrellas and sets of four.
- Avoid mostly white or black wrapping.
Design and wording
Neutral or New Year designs work best; Christmas themes suit international teams.
Gift policies
Taiwan's civil service ethics rules restrict gifts to public officials; private-company gift policies are common.
Delivery to Taiwan
Ships from Poland by courier; import duties and business tax (VAT) may apply and are quoted in advance. Commercial food shipments may require import inspection.
Planning dates for Taiwan
| 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 Taiwan
Christmas hampers
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Tea & coffee calendars
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Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
Empty calendar boxes
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Christmas plush
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christmas a holiday in Taiwan?
No. 25 December is a working day. The main gifting season is Lunar New Year (6 February 2027).
Should we use simplified or traditional Chinese?
Traditional Chinese characters are standard in Taiwan.