When to Order Christmas Gift Boxes for U.S. Delivery
To get bulk Christmas gift boxes delivered in the U.S. by December 18, order logo-printed boxes by October 15 for Sea Freight or October 29 for Expedited Sea Freight. Plain boxes can wait until October 19 or November 2. Past those dates, plan the boxes for New Year or Lunar New Year instead.
How long do Christmas gift boxes take to arrive?
Add up three steps: proof approval, dispatch from China, and sea freight.
| Step | Plain boxes | Logo-printed boxes |
|---|---|---|
| Proof approval | Not needed | Your team signs off the digital proof |
| Dispatch from China | 1–3 business days | 2–5 business days after proof approval |
| Expedited Sea Freight to the U.S. | 20–30 business days | 20–30 business days |
| Sea Freight to the U.S. | 30–40 business days | 30–40 business days |
Business days exclude weekends and public holidays. Online orders ship DDP. Duties and import taxes are in the checkout price, and nothing extra is collected at delivery.
When is the last day to order Christmas gift boxes?
These order-by dates are for delivery by December 18. They use the slowest end of each estimate, so most orders arrive earlier.
| Sea Freight | Expedited Sea Freight | |
|---|---|---|
| Logo-printed boxes, proof approved | October 15 | October 29 |
| Plain boxes | October 19 | November 2 |
What if you've missed the Christmas cutoff?
Don't force it. Move the gift to a date you can actually hit.
- Move the occasion. New Year and Lunar New Year (February 6, 2027) gifts work well with a November order.
- Choose Expedited Sea Freight. It saves about 10 business days over Sea Freight.
- Order plain boxes. They dispatch 1–2 days sooner than logo boxes, because there's no proof step.
- Approve the proof quickly. Logo boxes don't start until you do.
What are the next gifting dates after Christmas?
| Occasion | Order by (Expedited Sea Freight, logo boxes) |
|---|---|
| Lunar New Year (February 6, 2027) | Early December 2026 |
| Valentine's Day (February 14, 2027) | Mid-December 2026 |
| Mother's Day (May 9, 2027) | Early March 2027 |
| Christmas 2027 | End of October 2027 |
Dates use the slowest end of each estimate. Sea Freight needs about two weeks more.
Which boxes work for Christmas and holiday gifts?
| Box | Use | Outside size |
|---|---|---|
| Colourful Magnetic Folding Gift Box | Red, green or gold holiday gifts | 13.8 × 8.1 × 4.4 in |
| Large Ribbon Magnetic Folding Gift Box | Client gift sets | 13.0 × 10.6 × 4.7 in |
| Extra Large Magnetic Folding Gift Box | Hampers | 17.7 × 13.8 × 5.9 in |
| Shredded paper filler | Keeps items in place | 100 bags of 20 g |
Every folding gift box ships flat, so a big order fits in a small storage space until packing day. The minimum is 20 boxes per size and colour.
Selling your own products? See our custom logo boxes for small businesses.
Christmas gift box FAQ
Can I get Christmas gift boxes faster by air?
Online checkout offers Sea Freight and Expedited Sea Freight. For anything else, ask us for a quote before you order.
Do I pay duties when the boxes arrive?
No. Online orders ship DDP, and duties and import taxes are included at checkout.
Which colours work for holiday gift boxes?
Red, green, gold and white are the most popular. Gold foil on red or green looks festive. White suits New Year and winter gifts.
Is the order-by date the day I pay or the day I approve the proof?
For logo boxes, it's the day the proof is approved. Production doesn't start before that, so leave a few days for your team to sign off.
Next step
For most company holiday gifts, the Large Ribbon Magnetic Folding Gift Box or the Colourful Magnetic Folding Gift Box in red or green is the place to start. Working to a tight date? Request a quote and tell us when the boxes need to arrive.
Related: corporate gift boxes buying guide and client appreciation gift boxes. See all Christmas and holiday gift boxes.
