Will my book arrive by Christmas?
Updated October 30, 2026 · 2 min read
For 2026 US orders to arrive by Christmas Eve, order by December 10 with Standard shipping or December 14 with Expedited. For the Six Days Until Christmas set to arrive by December 18, before its first night, order by December 4 (Standard) or December 8 (Expedited). These dates are estimates, not guarantees. For Canada, the UK and Mexico, check the delivery estimate at checkout.
US Christmas order-by dates for 2026
| US orders: order by | Standard | Expedited |
|---|---|---|
| To arrive by Christmas Eve | Dec 10 | Dec 14 |
| Six Days set, by Dec 18 | Dec 4 | Dec 8 |
The first row is for any book you want by Christmas Eve, December 24. The second row is for the Six Days Until Christmas set, whose six books are read one each night starting December 19.
Why the dates are early
Every Magic Story book is personalized and printed after you order. US printing takes 3 to 5 business days. From order to arrival, Standard delivery takes 5 to 10 business days and Expedited takes 5 to 8 business days. The dates above count back from the end of those windows.
Ordering from Canada, the UK or Mexico
Available shipping destinations, delivery estimates, and rates are shown at checkout. We have not published Christmas order-by dates for these countries, so order as early as you can and check the estimate for your address before you pay.
What if I miss the date?
Checkout still shows the delivery estimate for your address, so you can see when the book should arrive before you pay. In the US, a Magic Story+ gift subscription is another option: you choose the date the gift email is sent, and the family creates their child's character themselves.
If you've already ordered and the estimated delivery window has passed, contact us with your order number.
Questions parents ask
Are these Christmas dates guaranteed?
No. They are counted back from our US printing and shipping estimates in business days, and delivery estimates are not guarantees. Order earlier if you can, and check the estimate for your address at checkout.
What if I order after the date?
Checkout still shows the delivery estimate for your address before you pay, so you can decide whether it works for you. In the US, a Magic Story+ gift subscription sends a gift email on the date you choose, and the family personalizes the books themselves.
Do these dates apply to Canada, the UK or Mexico?
No. We have not published Christmas order-by dates for those countries. Checkout shows the shipping options and delivery estimate for your address.
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