Key facts for Ukraine
New Year remains the main business gifting occasion, and Christmas on 25 December is increasingly important.
How companies in Ukraine give year-end gifts
In Ukraine, New Year has long been the main corporate gifting occasion, and since 2023 the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and the state calendar celebrate Christmas on 25 December and Saint Nicholas Day on 6 December. Under martial law, public holidays are not days off, and many companies keep year-end celebrations modest; some send gifts with a charitable component or support for defense and humanitarian causes. Gifts are typically sent in the second half of December: chocolate, tea, coffee and branded items. Cards must be in Ukrainian or English, not Russian. Delivery times can be less predictable than in the EU, so ship early.
Gift occasions in Ukraine
Saint Nicholas Day
gifts for children; moved to 6 December in 2023
Christmas
celebrated on 25 December since the 2023 calendar change
New Year
the main corporate gifting occasion
Good practice
- Write cards in Ukrainian or English
- Ship early and allow for customs and transit delays
- Keep gifts modest; consider a charitable element
Avoid
- Do not use Russian on cards or packaging
- Avoid festive messaging that ignores the current situation
Design and wording
Christmas themes on 25 December are appropriate; New Year designs are a safe choice.
Gift policies
The Law on Prevention of Corruption strictly limits gifts to public officials, generally to customary hospitality of low value, so avoid gifts to officials.
Delivery to Ukraine
Ukraine is outside the EU: shipments are cleared through customs, and duties and import VAT may apply. Courier services from Poland operate, but transit can be slower during martial law.
Planning dates for Ukraine
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 20 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 Ukraine
Chocolate advent calendars
Twenty-four chocolates and your brand on the front from 1 to 24 December.
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.
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 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…
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
When is Christmas in Ukraine?
Since 2023, Ukraine celebrates Christmas on 25 December. New Year remains the main business gifting occasion.
Can we ship corporate gifts from Poland to Ukraine?
Yes, courier delivery from Poland is possible. Customs clearance applies and transit may be slower, so order early.
Which language should we use on cards for Ukraine?
Ukrainian or English. Do not use Russian.