Christmas stocking order deadlines for 2026
A personalised stocking is made after you order, so the deadline is the time it takes to check the names, print and ship, counted back from Christmas Day. Here is how ours breaks down.
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Proof emailed to you | within 24 hours of your order |
| Your approval | as fast as you reply (we print after 48 hours either way) |
| Printing | about 3 to 4 business days |
| Shipping to the US or UK, tracked | usually 7 to 15 business days |
Order by November 20
Adding those up gives about 3 to 4 weeks from order to doorstep, plus extra carrier time in December. So for StockingDeadline orders the date to remember is November 20, 2026, for both the US and the UK.
Tips if you are cutting it close
- Reply to your proof the same day. Every day of waiting pushes printing back.
- Double check spellings of nicknames and pet names before you order.
- Ordering for a whole family? Put every name in one order so they are printed and shipped together.
- Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico can take 1 to 2 weeks longer, so order earlier.