Key facts for Trinidad and Tobago
Christmas is a major business occasion, with Divali and Eid also national public holidays.
How companies in Trinidad and Tobago give year-end gifts
Trinidad and Tobago has one of the most diverse calendars in the Caribbean, with public holidays for Christmas, Divali and Eid ul-Fitr, among others. Christmas is the main corporate gifting occasion: parang music fills offices and parties from November, and seasonal foods include pastelles, black cake, ham, sorrel and ponche de crème. Companies give staff hampers or gifts and send clients food hampers, wine and branded items, typically in the first half of December. Energy, banking and conglomerate groups are major corporate buyers and often have formal gift policies. For Hindu clients, Divali offers a second gifting moment, and 'Season's Greetings' suits mixed teams. Port of Spain, San Fernando and the Point Lisas industrial area concentrate most corporate recipients. Shared office treats such as an advent calendar suit teams.
Gift occasions in Trinidad and Tobago
Divali
Public holiday; relevant for Hindu staff and clients.
Christmas and Boxing Day
Main occasion; parang music, pastelles and black cake are seasonal traditions.
Carnival
Major national festival; business slows on Carnival Monday and Tuesday.
Eid ul-Fitr
Public holiday.
Good practice
- Consider Divali as a separate occasion for Hindu clients.
- Use 'Season's Greetings' for mixed teams.
- Deliver in the first half of December.
Avoid
- Avoid gifts to public officials unless their institution's rules clearly allow it.
Design and wording
Christmas is widely celebrated; 'Season's Greetings' suits multi-faith teams.
Delivery to Trinidad and Tobago
Imports clear customs with duties and VAT; 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 Trinidad and Tobago
| 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 Trinidad and Tobago
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
Is Divali a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes, Divali is a national public holiday.
What is parang?
Traditional Christmas music of Venezuelan origin, popular in Trinidad from November.