When to Order Holiday Flowers in 2026: Thanksgiving & Christmas Delivery Deadlines

ReVased October 2, 2026 4 min read

Quick answer: For 2026, order Thanksgiving flowers by Friday, November 20 for delivery during Thanksgiving week (November 23–25). Order Christmas flowers and plants by Friday, December 18 for delivery during Christmas week (December 21–24). Fresh wreaths are best ordered in late October or early November, so they arrive in time for the whole season.

The holidays are the busiest time of year for flower delivery. Carriers are at capacity, farms are harvesting for peak demand, and the most popular arrangements sell out. Ordering early is the simplest way to get the bouquet you actually want, delivered on the day you need it.

2026 holiday flower delivery calendar

Holiday	Holiday date	Delivery window	Order by
Thanksgiving	Thursday, Nov 26	Nov 23–25	Friday, Nov 20
Hanukkah	Begins evening of Friday, Dec 4	Standard delivery	About a week before the first night
Christmas	Friday, Dec 25	Dec 21–24	Friday, Dec 18
New Year's	Friday, Jan 1	Standard delivery	About a week before your party

Why order holiday flowers early?

Holiday arrangements are limited. Seasonal bouquets like Giving Thanks and Xmas Szn are made in set quantities and can sell out before the deadline.
Carriers slow down in December. The two weeks before Christmas are the busiest shipping weeks of the year, so buffer days matter.
You get to choose the delivery week. Holiday delivery options let you pick a delivery window close to the holiday, so flowers arrive fresh and are at their best on the day.

When should you order a holiday wreath?

Most people hang a wreath right after Thanksgiving and leave it up through New Year's. Fresh evergreen wreaths are made from cut greenery, so the earlier in the season they're made and shipped, the sooner they sell out. Ordering in late October or the first week of November gets you the best selection. Dried wreaths keep much longer, so you can order them later in the season and still hang them for years.

What if I miss the deadline?

Send a gift subscription. A 3-month flower subscription makes a thoughtful gift even after the holiday, and the first delivery gives the recipient something to look forward to in January.
Send a plant. Holiday plants like the Christmas cactus and Norfolk Island pine look good well past December 25.
Make it a New Year's gift. Fresh flowers in the first week of January are a nice way to start the year, when every other gift has already arrived.

Tips for on-time holiday delivery

Double-check the recipient's address, including apartment or suite numbers.
For office deliveries, confirm the office is open during the delivery week. Many close between Christmas and New Year's.
Write your card message when you order. Our list of 100 flower card messages includes holiday ideas.
Keep holiday items in their own order. Mixing a holiday delivery with a regular delivery can limit the delivery options available at checkout.

Browse the full Holiday Flower & Plant Gifts collection to get your order in before the cutoff.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last day to order Thanksgiving flowers in 2026?

Order by Friday, November 20, 2026 for delivery during Thanksgiving week (November 23–25). Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26.

When is the last day to order Christmas flowers in 2026?

Order by Friday, December 18, 2026 for delivery during Christmas week (December 21–24).

Can I choose an exact delivery date for holiday flowers?

Holiday orders are delivered within a set window during the holiday week rather than on a specific day, which keeps delivery reliable during the busiest weeks of the year.

How early is too early to send Thanksgiving flowers?

Flowers delivered two to four days before Thanksgiving will still look their best at the table. Earlier than a week out, and they may be past peak by the holiday.