A corporate gifting calendar helps you plan employee gifting occasions in India before they turn into last-minute scrambles. Spread your budget across the year, keep your logo files ready, and send one quote request for each occasion.
If you buy gifts for employees, clients or partners, you already know the pattern. A festival or milestone arrives, someone asks for “something nice,” and the team rushes to find options. A simple calendar removes that stress. You decide what to gift, for whom, and at what budget, then order with time to spare.
At Quirky Merchandises, we make customised corporate gifts with your logo. You can choose from apparel, backpacks and bags, drinkware and gadgets. We also plan gift packs and corporate kits around a budget per person. You add products to a quote list, share your logo and quantity, approve a design preview, and then we deliver. Nothing ships before you approve the preview.
Here is a month-by-month corporate gifting calendar you can adapt to your company.
January: Start the year with appreciation
Occasions: New Year, Republic Day (26 January), annual kick-offs and goal-setting meetings.
Who to gift: Employees, channel partners, vendors and key clients.
Gift ideas: Branded apparel such as T-shirts, jackets or caps for kick-off events. Add a drinkware item such as a bottle or mug for everyday use. For partners, consider a compact gadget or a gift pack.
Order by: Start early in the month. Ready-to-ship items usually take 3 to 5 business days. Custom orders take a little longer, so share your logo and quantity as soon as the occasion is confirmed.
February: Plan for Women’s Day and spring
Occasions: International Women’s Day (8 March) falls next month, so February is the time to plan it. Some teams also use this month for performance milestones or client meetings.
Who to gift: Women employees, women-led partner businesses, clients and team members.
Gift ideas: A curated gift pack with drinkware, a useful gadget and a small branded accessory. For larger teams, semi-customised kits keep the process simple while still feeling personal.
Order by: Finalise quantities and budgets in February. This gives you time to approve a design preview before March.
March: International Women’s Day
Occasion: International Women’s Day, 8 March.
Who to gift: Women employees, women clients, mentors and partners.
Gift ideas: Choose from drinkware, backpacks and bags, or a thoughtfully packed gift set. A branded bottle, a practical bag or a useful gadget can work well on its own or as part of a kit.
Order by: Place your request in the first half of February if possible. If you are ordering close to the date, ready-to-ship options are usually the faster route, with delivery typically in 3 to 5 business days.
April: New financial year and summer prep
Occasions: New financial year, annual reviews, summer onboarding and client renewals.
Who to gift: New joiners, employees, clients and vendors.
Gift ideas: Welcome kits with a branded bottle, notebook-style accessory or apparel item. For summer, drinkware is practical. For client renewals, a semi-customised gift pack keeps the gesture useful rather than generic.
Order by: Plan welcome kits before your joining dates. If you have a large intake, share the logo file and quantity early so the design preview can be approved in time.
May: Mid-year check-in
Occasions: Team offsites, quarterly reviews, summer campaigns and partner meets.
Who to gift: Employees attending offsites, speakers, clients and vendors.
Gift ideas: Backpacks and bags for offsite kits. Add drinkware or a small gadget so the kit is useful during travel and meetings. For client meetings, a compact custom curated gift works well.
Order by: For offsites, confirm the headcount at least a few weeks ahead. Custom curated orders take longer than ready-to-ship items, so build in time for the design preview.
June: Monsoon and mid-year gifting
Occasions: Monsoon season, mid-year appreciation, internal campaigns and client catch-ups.
Who to gift: Employees, field teams, clients and delivery partners.
Gift ideas: Drinkware such as bottles or mugs, compact gadgets, and branded apparel for team events. A gift pack can combine two or three useful items without complicating the order.
Order by: Send one quote request per occasion. This keeps approvals simple and helps you compare options within the same budget.
July: Prepare for the festive quarter
Occasions: Planning for festivals that fall later in the year, mid-year client reviews and team milestones.
Who to gift: Employees, clients, partners and leadership teams.
Gift ideas: Start shortlisting corporate kits by budget per person. Our planned budget bands are under ₹500, ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹5,000, ₹10,000 and executive gifts. Browse by price using the shop filters, such as gifts under ₹500.
Order by: Use July to collect logo files and approximate quantities. Acceptable logo formats are PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, AI or EPS, up to 5 MB.
August: Independence Day and Onam
Occasions: Independence Day (15 August). Onam usually falls in August or September, check this year’s date.
Who to gift: Employees, regional teams, clients and partners.
Gift ideas: Branded apparel for Independence Day events. For Onam, consider a semi-customised gift pack with drinkware or a useful gadget. Regional teams may prefer gifts that fit local celebrations.
Order by: Confirm quantities in July. If your order includes customisation, approve the design preview before the festive week begins.
September: Festive season begins
Occasions: Onam may continue into September, check this year’s date. Durga Puja usually falls in September or October, check this year’s date. Many companies also run Q3 reviews and client meets.
Who to gift: Employees, clients, vendors and channel partners.
Gift ideas: Gift packs and corporate kits planned around a budget per person. For Durga Puja, semi-customised kits with branded drinkware or bags are practical choices.
Order by: This is a busy period for gifting. Share your logo, quantity and budget early, then approve the preview promptly so delivery stays on schedule.
October: Diwali planning and delivery
Occasion: Diwali usually falls in October or November, check this year’s date.
Who to gift: Employees, clients, partners, vendors and leadership.
Gift ideas: Diwali gift packs with drinkware, gadgets, bags or apparel. For senior clients and leadership, consider executive gifts within a higher per-person budget. For large teams, semi-customised kits help you personalise select elements without starting from scratch.
Order by: Diwali is one of the busiest gifting windows. Finalise your list and send the quote request as early as possible. Ready-to-ship items usually take 3 to 5 business days; custom orders take a little longer, with updates at each step.
November: Diwali follow-through and year-end clients
Occasions: Diwali may fall in November, check this year’s date. Year-end client reviews and planning meetings also pick up.
Who to gift: Clients you could not reach during Diwali, new clients, employees and partners.
Gift ideas: A custom curated gift based on the client’s brief. For internal teams, branded apparel or drinkware works well for year-end events.
Order by: If Diwali has passed, use this month for follow-up gifts and early planning for December. Keep the same logo file and budget bands ready.
December: Year-end, Christmas and New Year
Occasions: Christmas, Year-end celebrations, annual awards and New Year planning are also common.
Who to gift: Employees, clients, partners and leadership.
Gift ideas: Gift packs for year-end celebrations. Branded apparel for team events, drinkware for everyday use, or gadgets for a practical close to the year. For New Year, plan early so gifts arrive in January.
Order by: Place orders in the first half of December where possible. Approve the design preview before the holiday period, since custom orders take longer than ready-to-ship items.
Occasions that are not on the calendar
Some of the most appreciated gifts are not tied to a festival. These moments are easier to plan because you often know they are coming.
- New joiners: Send a welcome kit with branded drinkware, a bag or apparel.
- Work anniversaries: Mark milestones with a semi-customised gift or a small gift pack.
- Promotions: Recognise the step up with an executive gift or a curated kit.
- Farewells: A practical branded gift gives the person something useful to take along.
- Team offsites: Pack backpacks and bags with drinkware or a small gadget.
- Product launches: Use branded apparel or gadgets for launch teams and partners.
- Client wins: Celebrate with a custom curated gift for the client team.
For these occasions, ready-to-ship options are useful when the date is close. Semi-customised and custom curated options work better when you have time to plan.
How to plan the year
A calendar works only if it is easy to follow. Keep the process simple.
- Set a per-person budget for each occasion. Use bands such as under ₹500, ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹5,000, ₹10,000 or executive gifts. This makes approvals faster.
- Keep logo files ready. We accept PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, AI or EPS files up to 5 MB.
- Send one quote request per occasion. Add products to your quote list, share the logo and quantity, and send a single request.
- Approve the design preview. Nothing ships before you approve it.
- Plan delivery time. Ready-to-ship items usually take 3 to 5 business days. Custom orders take a little longer, with updates at each step.
You can browse the full range in our shop, filter ready-to-ship gifts for last-minute needs, or shop by budget using links such as under ₹1,000, under ₹2,000, under ₹5,000 and under ₹10,000.
FAQ
When should Indian companies send corporate gifts?
Common occasions include Republic Day, International Women’s Day, Independence Day, Diwali, Christmas and year-end celebrations. You can also gift for new joiners, work anniversaries, promotions, farewells, offsites, product launches and client wins.
How early should we order corporate gifts?
Start as early as you can. Ready-to-ship items usually take 3 to 5 business days. Custom orders take a little longer, and nothing ships before you approve the design preview.
What budget should we set per person?
Choose a budget that fits the occasion and recipient. Quirky Merchandises plans gift packs and corporate kits around budgets of under ₹500, ₹1,000, ₹2,000, ₹5,000, ₹10,000 and executive gifts.
What logo file should we share with a quote request?
Share a PNG, JPG, WebP, PDF, AI or EPS file, up to 5 MB.
Can we order gifts at the last minute?
Yes. Choose ready-to-ship items for last-minute needs. These are handpicked and usually delivered in 3 to 5 business days.
Plan your next occasion with us
Use this corporate gifting calendar to plan the year, set budgets and avoid last-minute rushes. When you are ready, add your preferred gifts to a quote list and request a quote. Share your logo and quantity, approve the design preview, and we will handle delivery. You can also write to Info@QuirkyMerchandises.com or call or WhatsApp +91 741 174 9638, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.