Christmas season
Nov 15 – Dec 26, 2026
Why demand moves
The year’s biggest spending period in many countries: gifts, food, parties, decorations and travel, building to 24–25 December.
What peaks
Businesses in the whole country listed on BYZXPO. Allow location to see how many are near you.
Plan for this season
See where there's room for you
Compare how many businesses of each busy type are near a place with the country as a whole: gaps, typical or crowded. Free accounts get one check a month; paid plans get more.
Sign in to use itBusiness ideas for this season
Christmas cakes and cookie boxes
Low start-up costDecor installation for homes and offices
Medium start-up costCorporate gift hampers
Medium start-up costSanta photo sessions
Low start-up costIn numbers
US November–December holiday sales were forecast at $1.01–1.02 trillion for 2025, the first time above $1 trillion; actual growth came in at 4.1%.
Source: National Retail Federation (NRF) (2025)Key dates
Start getting ready
Sep 6 · 10 weeks before
Starts
Nov 15 · In 27 days
Ends
Dec 26
Get ready checklist
Finish stock orders by October
Hire seasonal help early
Publish delivery cut-off dates
Take office-party bookings from October
Also in
The same season in other markets — useful for importing and exporting.
Questions about Christmas season in the United States
When is Christmas season 2026 in the United States?
Christmas season 2026 in the United States runs from November 15, 2026 to December 26, 2026.
Which businesses are busiest during Christmas season?
gift shops, toy stores, bakeries, catering, florists and photographers see the most demand. The year’s biggest spending period in many countries: gifts, food, parties, decorations and travel, building to 24–25 December.
When should businesses start preparing for Christmas season?
About 10 weeks before — from September 6, 2026 for Christmas season 2026. Finish stock orders by October
What business can I start for Christmas season?
Ideas for Christmas season: christmas cakes and cookie boxes (low start-up cost), decor installation for homes and offices (medium start-up cost), corporate gift hampers (medium start-up cost) and santa photo sessions (low start-up cost).