Custom Holiday Boxes & Holiday Packaging
Holiday runs are unlike anything else we print. The window is short, the volume is big, and if the stock lands late the whole season is gone. There is no selling a Christmas holiday box in February. That deadline pressure is really what defines this work, and it is why we tell clients to lock artwork earlier than they think they need to.
Plan Backward From The Shelf Date
Retailers put holiday ranges out far sooner than most brands expect.
- Christmas holiday packaging hits shelves from late September
- Valentine goes out early January
- Easter lands right after Valentine clears
- Halloween holiday boxes are on shelves by early September
Work backward from that date, add your fulfilment time, add our turnaround, and you get your artwork deadline. Most brands that miss a season did not miss production, they missed artwork approval.
- Rigid lid and base the gift standard, feels substantial, our top holiday box for premium range
- Drawer slide the pull reveal, lovely for advent and countdown holiday packaging
- Tuck end carton volume retail holiday box, lowest unit cost
- Mailer box ecommerce gifting, ships flat and folds fast
- Advent calendar tray 12 or 24 wells, a whole category on it own
- Hamper tray with hood food and drink holiday packaging
- Window carton shows the product under a tree display
Sizes We Print Regular
Every holiday box is built to your product, but these come up season after season:
- 8" x 6" x 2" for a small gift set
- 10" x 8" x 3" for a mid size holiday box
- 12" x 9" x 3" for hamper and multipack
- 14" x 10" x 4" for larger holiday packaging set
- 16" x 12" x 2" for a 24 door advent tray
- 6" x 6" x 6" for cube style gift
Board And Build
- Rigid greyboard 36pt or 48pt with printed wrap for premium holiday box
- SBS C1S for smooth full color holiday packaging
- Kraft board for rustic and natural range
- Corrugated E flute when the holiday box ships on it own
- Cardstock 18pt to 24pt for folding carton
Metallic and pearlescent stock comes into their own at holiday. A silver base under transparent ink gives depth you cannot get any other way.
Finishing Is Where Holiday Wins
Seasonal buyers respond to shine and texture more than any other time of year.
- Foil stamping, gold, silver, copper, red and holographic
- Glitter effect and metallic ink
- Spot UV over a matte base, brilliant for snowflake and star patterns
- Emboss and deboss for tactile detail
- Soft touch lamination on premium holiday box
- Ribbon pull, rope handle and magnetic closure
Foil on a matte holiday packaging design is the combination we run most every single season.
Inside The Box
- Printed tissue and crinkle fill
- Die cut insert holding each item separate
- Gift card sleeve or greeting card slot
- Belly band and seal sticker
- Divider for multipack holiday box
Greener Options
- Recycled kraft holiday box with no film
- FSC certified board, certificate on request
- Soy based ink
- Paper crinkle instead of plastic fill
- Foil free design using metallic stock instead
How We Work
- 100 unit minimum on any holiday box design
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof
- Free dieline from our own designer
- 5 to 8 business day urgent turnaround
- Free shipping worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
When should we place a Christmas order?
July at the latest for standard turnaround. Everyone in the trade runs hot from August, so early booking protects your delivery date.
Can you do an advent calendar tray?
Yes, 12 or 24 wells with a printed door sheet or a lift lid. We size each well to your product before we cut the die.
Is real foil worth it over metallic ink?
For holiday, usually yes. Foil catches light on shelf in a way ink cannot match, and this season is where it earns the cost.
Can we reuse one dieline across seasons?
Absolutely, and plenty of clients do. Same structure, new print, and you save the tooling cost each time.
How much is the holiday box?
Rough estimate is $0.50 to $1.30 per unit for folding carton, $1.10 to $2.80 for mailer and $2.50 to $6.50 for rigid at moderate quantity. Foil, glitter and inserts push it up. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will glitter still recycle?
Loose glitter is a problem. We suggest glitter effect print or metallic stock, which keep the look without the recycling issue.
How fast can you turn a reorder if we sell out?
Urgent is 5 to 8 business days after approval. If the dieline already exists we move quicker on the setup side.
