Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026: Last Days to Order for Christmas
A custom mat takes a little longer than grabbing something off a shelf, so here's exactly when to order for Christmas. These dates come from the 2026 USPS and UPS holiday schedules, adjusted for our production time.
How our timing works
Most orders ship within 1 to 3 business days. From December 14 to 20, order by 8 PM ET and your mat ships the next day, guaranteed.
Last days to order by 8 PM ET (lower 48 states)
- Wed, Dec 16: USPS Ground Advantage
- Thu, Dec 17: USPS Priority Mail
- Fri, Dec 18: USPS Priority Mail Express
- Sun, Dec 20: UPS 3 Day Select or faster (2nd Day Air, Next Day Air)
December 20 is the final deadline, and only with UPS 3 Day Select or faster. Ordering before December 14? Add our usual 1 to 3 business days of production to the shipping time.
Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories
USPS Ground Advantage can take 10 days or more, so skip it for holiday gifts. Order by December 17 with Priority Mail or December 18 with Priority Mail Express.
International orders
Deadlines vary by country and are usually earlier than U.S. dates. Check the USPS holiday shipping page and order as early as you can. Not sure? Send us a message and we'll help you pick a date.
Good to know
These are the carriers' recommended dates, not guarantees. UPS has suspended its delivery guarantee for most services this season, and some UPS Ground packages will need extra time between November 16 and January 8. Our 33" square mahjong mats ship with UPS.
Skip the stress and order early
Through November 22, any order with one of our custom playmats comes with a free storage tube. Design yours in Playmat Studio, and if this is your first custom mat, our guide to preparing your artwork will help it print sharp. Still picking a gift? Browse our gift guide for tabletop gamers.
Happy holidays, and happy gaming.