Last Day to Order for Christmas 2026: Print-on-Demand Deadlines
Everything we sell is printed after you order, so the last day to order for Christmas depends on two clocks: production and shipping. This guide turns both into plain order-by dates for 2026, for the United States and for international orders, so your gifts arrive before the holiday and not after it.
How the timeline works
- Production: most items are produced within 3 to 5 business days before they ship. Apparel is usually at the faster end; mugs, blankets and other accessories can take a little longer, so we plan 2 extra days for them.
- Shipping in the United States: 3 to 6 business days after production.
- International shipping: 6 to 12 business days after production.
- Business days are Monday to Friday. Weekends and public holidays are not counted.
These ranges come from our Shipping Policy. Exact carriers and transit times depend on the destination and are chosen automatically.
Order-by dates for delivery by Thursday, December 24, 2026
The comfortable date allows for production and shipping at the slow end of each range. The last-chance date assumes everything runs at the fast end, which leaves no margin.
| Destination and item | Comfortable order-by | Last chance |
|---|---|---|
| United States, apparel | Wed, Dec 9 | Wed, Dec 16 |
| United States, mugs, blankets and accessories | Mon, Dec 7 | Wed, Dec 16 |
| International, apparel | Tue, Dec 1 | Fri, Dec 11 |
| International, mugs, blankets and accessories | Fri, Nov 27 | Fri, Dec 11 |
Want the date for a different day? Use our free delivery date estimator. Enter where it is going and the date you need it, and it shows the order-by date.
Things that can move the date
- Peak season. Carriers are busier in November and December. The dates above do not count holidays such as Thanksgiving (November 26), so add a few days of cushion.
- Customs. International parcels may be held at customs, and duties or taxes, if any, are the customer’s responsibility.
- Posters. Our matte poster ships only within the United States and its territories, so do not plan it as an international gift.
Gifts that are easy to get right on a deadline
When time is short, pick items that need no size and no second guessing.
- Ceramic ornament (from $12.99): double-sided, with a gold hanging string.
- Ceramic mug (from $15.99): 11 oz or 15 oz, microwave and dishwasher safe.
- Soy candle ($22.58): 9 oz, burns for roughly 50 to 60 hours.
- Plush blanket (from $25.99) or the sherpa blanket: soft, no sizing needed.
Apparel works too, but sizes matter. Our items are made to order, so we cannot accept returns or exchanges for wrong size or change of mind. Use the size finder before you order a hoodie or tee as a gift. Prices above are as listed at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a guaranteed delivery date?
No. The dates are estimates built from our published production and shipping ranges. Carriers and routes are chosen automatically, so allow some cushion, especially in December.
What if my package is late?
If tracking shows no movement for an extended period, or the package has not arrived within the expected window, contact us and we will help track it down or arrange a resolution.
Do you ship internationally for Christmas?
Yes, most items ship worldwide. International delivery takes longer, so use the earlier dates in the table. The matte poster is the exception and ships only within the United States.
Planning a group exchange? Read how to organize a Secret Santa, or browse all gifts in our shop.
Free printable: keep the dates on the fridge with our Christmas 2026 order-by calendar.