10/13/2026
October is a great time to order branded holiday gifts. The key is choosing products with your timeline in mind.
A promotional product is not pulled off a shelf and shipped. The item has to be in stock in the size and color you want. The artwork has to be production-ready. The decoration method has its own schedule — embroidery, screen print and laser etching do not move at the same speed. And holiday volume can stretch all of it.
One detail worth knowing: many suppliers start counting production time from artwork or proof approval, not from the day you first ask.
Have a holiday gift in mind? Our guide covers what to know before you request the quote: https://www.postnet.com/blog/when-to-order-branded-holiday-gifts-apparel/