When to Order Christmas Decorations So They Arrive in Time: The Ideal Timeline

To enjoy your Christmas decorations all December, order them in October or early November. To have them in time for the holidays, the sensible cutoff at Glowcony is the end of November, early December at the very latest, because delivery usually takes 8 to 21 days. The earlier you order, the more time you have to set up, test and enjoy.

Why planning ahead pays off

December is the busiest month of the year for carriers. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, gift orders and the holidays, delivery times tend to stretch everywhere. Ordering early lets you:

• be sure your decorations arrive before the holidays;
• set up calmly, for example over Thanksgiving weekend, instead of in a rush;
• enjoy your lights all through December, not just the last few days;
• keep a buffer for surprises (missed delivery, package to pick up).

Glowcony delivery times

The Glowcony Magic Curtain ships from our partner warehouse in China, and from a US warehouse for US orders. Realistic delivery time is 8 to 21 days, with free shipping. We'd rather give you an honest estimate than promise a date we can't guarantee.

The ideal timeline

October: the best time

You order stress-free, receive well before December and have time to plan your setup. It's also a good moment to measure your balcony or window and pick the right size (see our comparison 2 × 2 m vs 3 × 3 m).

Early to mid-November: ideal for decorating at Thanksgiving

You'll usually receive it before December 1 and can decorate the last weekend of November, like most people.

Late November: still reasonable

Your order should arrive in the first half of December, with a decent buffer before Christmas.

Early December: the latest we recommend

With an 8 to 21 day delivery window, an order placed in early December may still arrive before the holidays, but without much margin. After that, we can't reasonably promise delivery before Christmas. If it's a gift, have a plan B (a card announcing the gift, for example).

Get ready while you wait

• Measure where you'll hang the curtain.
• Find the nearest outlet and get an outdoor extension cord if needed.
• Pick up some zip ties or adhesive hooks.
• Download the free Surplife app on your phone.
• Grab a battery for the remote (not included).

Our guide on hanging LED curtain lights on a balcony without drilling helps you prepare everything.

What if you change your mind?

You have 14 days after delivery to change your mind. One more reason to order early: you have time to receive, test and decide calmly.

FAQ

When should I order Christmas decorations online?

Ideally in October or early November. At Glowcony, with 8 to 21 days of delivery, aim for the end of November, early December at the latest.

How long does Glowcony delivery take?

Usually 8 to 21 days, with free shipping. US orders ship from a US warehouse.

Is it too late to order in December?

In early December it's still possible, but without much margin. After that, delivery before Christmas can't be guaranteed.

When should I put up Christmas decorations?

Most people decorate between Thanksgiving weekend and the first weekend of December.