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Raise bespoke packaging enquiries.
Peak Season: Key Dates
Peak Season Packaging Timeline: Key Dates for Christmas 2026
Plan your Christmas packaging with our 2026 peak season timeline. See key dates for bespoke packaging, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas orders.
Peak season can arrive quickly, particularly for businesses preparing for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas rush. Having your packaging planned and ordered in advance can help avoid last-minute pressure, particularly if you rely on bespoke packaging or branded products.
From raising your initial enquiry to ordering your final cardboard boxes, packing tape, pallet wrap and other packaging essentials, this timeline highlights the key dates businesses should have in their calendars for the 2026 peak season.
The earlier you plan, the more time you have to make changes, approve designs and secure the packaging you need before order volumes increase.
Preparing for peak season isn't just about ordering more packaging.
It's about ensuring the right products are available, deliveries arrive when needed and your packaging processes remain efficient as order volumes increase.
Don't Wait Until Peak Season to Review Your Packaging
Peak season preparation isn’t only about ordering more of the packaging you already use.
It can also be an opportunity to review whether your current packaging is providing the right level of protection, whether your packing process is efficient and whether there are opportunities to reduce material usage or costs.
A Springpack Packaging Review can help identify potential improvements before your busiest period begins. This could include reviewing cardboard packaging, stretch film, void fill, packing tape or other materials used throughout your operation.
Planning ahead also gives you more time to consider sustainable packaging, recyclability and wider EPR requirements rather than making changes at the busiest point of the year.
Peak Season Packaging Timeline at a Glance
2nd September
Last day to confirm your branded and bespoke orders for delivery before the Peak Christmas Season
27th November
Black Friday
30th November
Cyber Monday
December
Christmas trading period and peak order volumes.
Peak season preparation is much easier when important dates are planned in advance. By raising bespoke packaging enquiries early, securing your seasonal stock and reviewing your packaging requirements before Black Friday, you can avoid leaving important decisions until the busiest point of the year.
Keep these dates in your calendar and review your packaging requirements early. If you need help choosing the right packaging, planning your stock or reviewing your current solution, Springpack’s packaging experts can help you prepare for the months ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I order bespoke packaging for Christmas?
Bespoke packaging enquiries should be raised by the end of August, with the bespoke product ordering cut-off on 2 September according to Springpack’s 2026 peak season schedule.
When is Black Friday 2026?
Black Friday 2026 takes place on Friday 27 November.
When is Cyber Monday 2026?
Cyber Monday 2026 takes place on Monday 30 November.
When is the last day to order packaging before Christmas?
Springpack’s recommended final order date for delivery before Christmas Eve is 22 December 2026.
When is the last day to order packaging for delivery after Christmas?
The final order date for delivery on 4 January 2027 is 23rd December 2026
If you are interested in Packaging, Springpack are experts in the field. Our team of Packaging Experts have all of the answers to your packaging questions. Why not get in touch with us today?