A corporate advent calendar puts your brand in front of a client or employee every day from December 1 to 24, instead of once like a single gift. It works best with a branded box in your company colors, small useful items or treats behind each door, and a message or offer printed inside some of the doors. Plan for at least 1,000 units per design and order in spring or early summer, so calendars can be filled and sent out in November.
This guide is written by PackPro (packpropkg.com), a factory-direct packaging manufacturer in Dongguan, China, producing custom advent calendar boxes and corporate gift packaging.
Why companies choose advent calendars over a single gift
- 24 touchpoints instead of one. Your logo and message are seen every working day in December.
- Shared and photographed. Staff and clients post calendars on social media far more than standard gift boxes.
- Room for messages. Doors can hold thank-you notes, team photos, QR codes or offers.
- Works for remote teams. One parcel per person covers the whole holiday season.
What to put inside a corporate advent calendar
| For employees | For clients |
|---|---|
| Chocolates and snacks | Premium chocolates or tea |
| Branded merch: pins, stickers, keyrings | Desk items: pens, notebooks, cable organizers |
| Vouchers: extra time off, coffee credit | Discount codes or early access to new products |
| Team messages and photos | Case studies or thank-you notes via QR code |
| A bigger gift behind door 24 | A full-size product behind door 24 |
Branding the calendar
- Recolor one of our designs (red, blue, white, gold) in your brand colors
- Hot foil your logo on the front
- Print messages inside each door
- Add a personalized name card or sleeve for each recipient
- Use a sturdy outer shipping carton for mailing to homes
Planning quantity and delivery
- Count recipients early. Add 5–10% for new hires, late additions and damage.
- Decide where it ships. One office or many home addresses changes the logistics.
- Book filling and kitting. Filling 24 items per calendar takes time; arrange a co-packer or fulfillment partner.
- Order in spring or early summer so calendars arrive by September or October. See our advent calendar timeline.
Ordering a single gift box instead? Read how to get corporate gift boxes delivered on time.
Procurement checklist
- Number of recipients and in-hand date
- Contents list with sizes
- Logo files and Pantone colors
- Budget per calendar, including filling and delivery
- Supplier requirements, such as FSC or amfori BSCI
Featured product
Blue Christmas Advent Calendar Box
- MOQ 1,000 pcs per design
- Reprinted in your company colors
- Foil logo and inside-door messages
Classic option
Red 24-Door Christmas Advent Calendar
- MOQ 1,000 pcs per design
- Sample in about 3–5 working days
- Custom compartments for your contents
How PackPro supports corporate advent calendars
- Factory-direct pricing from Dongguan
- Compartments sized to your contents
- Foil, embossing and inside-door printing
- FSC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and amfori BSCI certified for corporate procurement
- MOQ from 1,000 units per design
Planning a corporate advent calendar?
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FAQ
What is a corporate advent calendar?
A corporate advent calendar is a branded countdown calendar that a company sends to employees or clients, with small gifts, treats or messages behind each door from December 1 to 24.
What do you put in a corporate advent calendar?
Common contents are chocolates, small branded merchandise, desk items, vouchers, discount codes and printed thank-you messages, with a bigger gift behind door 24.
How many corporate advent calendars can I order?
PackPro’s minimum order is 1,000 units per design. Add 5–10% extra for late recipients and damage.
When should companies order advent calendars?
Order in spring or early summer, so calendars arrive by September or October and can be filled and sent out in November.
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