Your ultimate guide to the holiday season

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The soundtrack of your season? Ka-chings, swipes, and pings! Get everything you need to sleigh the 2025 holidays – from key dates to Santa’s secret list of bestsellers.

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Keep these dates in mind

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What are the delivery windows for this holiday season?

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Tariffs and holiday orders

Wondering how tariffs could impact your customers’ orders this holiday season? Check out our dedicated Import Tariff Updates page. It’s refreshed regularly, so you stay in the know and can set accurate expectations with customers.

Sales season = money season

Hear the first ka-ching as shoppers stock up for Halloween and start browsing Christmas products.

 

$1.61- $1.62 trillion

Total holiday sales are projected to reach $1.61-$1.62 trillion between November and January.

  • Online sales are forecast to grow 7%-9% YoY, reaching $305-$310.7 billion this season.
  • The most successful sellers prep 4-6 weeks in advance, setting up products, designs, and promos before the rush.
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Personalization: The secret sauce to win holiday sales

We’ve introduced four new features to help you stand out and sell more personalized products this season:

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    Custom fonts to keep your products on-brand.

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    Image uploads so buyers can add their photos, logos, or memes.

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    Live previews to let shoppers see their design as they create it.

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    Multiple layers to create richer, premium designs.

Buyers get more control and value – you get higher conversions and repeat sales.
*Available now on Printify Pop-Up Store. Coming soon to Etsy, Shopify, and TikTok Shop.

The ultimate holiday power duo

Lean into personalized engraving and personalized embroidery to turn
ordinary products into premium, one-of-a-kind gifts shoppers can’t resist.

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Engraving creates timeless etched keepsakes, ideal for glassware, cutting boards, jewelry, and keychains.

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Embroidery adds rich texture and a luxe feel, perfect for hoodies, hats, bags, and home textiles.

Together, they transform staples into high-margin bestsellers for the holiday season that shoppers are willing to pay a premium for.

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Make your store irresistible

Keep shoppers engaged and your products top of mind with these proven promo strategies:

  • Giveaways: Spark buzz and grow your audience.
  • Bundle deals: Increase average order value with sets.
  • Free shipping: Reduce friction and close more sales.
  • Social campaigns: Build hype where buyers scroll.
  • Holiday collections: Curate themed banners and categories for easier shopping.

These tactics work all season long – from early October prep to last-minute December shopping.

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Missed Amplified: Art vs. Science 2025?

Catch the replay to explore new features, discover hot products, and learn winning strategies from the most successful POD sellers.

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Watch these tutorials
designed to help you profit
this holiday season.

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How to Dominate Holiday Sales: Q4 Success Secrets from ‪@c.u.online‬

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Evergreen POD Niches That Sell No Matter What

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What Etsy Buyers Actually Want This Fall (+ Canva Tutorial)

Discover ho-ho-how to profit from the biggest sales season of the year