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Don’t Miss the Deadlines: Ordering Promotional Items for Christmas

Don’t Miss the Deadlines: Ordering Promotional Items for Christmas

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for promotional products. Whether you’re thanking clients, rewarding staff, or building brand awareness with festive gifts, timing is everything. The truth is, most custom promotional items take about three weeks to produce, but around Christmas the factories, shipping carriers, and suppliers all get busier which means delays are common. On top of that, you still need time to receive, organize, and distribute the gifts.

To make sure your holiday promo plans go smoothly, here are the key deadlines to keep in mind between now and Christmas:

🎄 October 1st – Custom Knit (Ugly Christmas Sweaters & More)

If you’re dreaming of branded ugly Christmas sweaters, knit beanies, or cozy socks, you’ll need to order before October 1st. This ensures production and delivery with plenty of time left to actually wear them throughout the season — not just once on Christmas Day.

🎁 October 18th – Food Gifts Bonus

Food gifts are always a hit during the holidays. Order before October 18th and you’ll receive 10% more product for free on all food gift orders. That’s extra chocolate, popcorn, or holiday snack tins to spread even more cheer without spending more.

👕 November 1st – Apparel & Wearables

Yes, the official embroidery cutoff date is November 21st. But if you place your embroidery order that late, you’re looking at delivery as late as December 19th (or later). That doesn’t leave you much time to get your branded jackets, toques, or sweaters into people’s hands before the holidays.
👉 Our advice: Get your wearable orders in before November 1st for stress-free delivery.

🧵 November 21st – Last Call for Embroidery

This is the absolute latest you can order embroidered items for Christmas. Just know that you’ll be cutting it close expect delivery right up against Christmas, and be prepared for a rush to distribute.

Why Plan Ahead?

Ordering early means:

  • Access to the best inventory before stock runs low.
  • On-time delivery without paying rush fees.
  • Peace of mind knowing your holiday gifts are ready to go.
  • Extra time to brand, wrap, and personally distribute your items. Want us to wrap instead? ask about our gift wrapping service for your promotional items!

Final Tip

Think of your promotional holiday gifting like booking holiday travel: the earlier you plan, the better your options, pricing, and experience will be. Don’t wait until the last minute get ahead of the season and make this year’s holiday gifts unforgettable.