Not posted yet
Buffalo Games
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy or FAQ.
Christmas 2026 · Order-by dates
Will it arrive by Christmas? Store cutoffs for 2026
One board for every puzzle maker we track. Posted dates only, with a link to the store’s shipping page. Search by store name or filter by order-by date.
When do I need to ship by for Christmas 2026?
For contiguous U.S. delivery before Christmas, USPS recommends sending by Dec 17–19 depending on service. FedEx’s last ship dates for arrival by Dec 24 run Dec 15–24 by service. UPS recommends Dec 21–23 for 3 Day Select / 2nd Day Air / Next Day Air; Ground varies by route—use UPS’s calculator.
| Carrier | Service | Send by | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage (contiguous US) Before Dec 25 |
Thu, Dec 17 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| USPS | First-Class Mail (contiguous US) Before Dec 25 |
Thu, Dec 17 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| USPS | Priority Mail (contiguous US) Before Dec 25 |
Fri, Dec 18 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| USPS | Priority Mail Express (contiguous US) Before Dec 25 |
Sat, Dec 19 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| FedEx | Ground Economy Arrival by Dec 24 |
Tue, Dec 15 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| FedEx | Ground / Home Delivery By transit: 5-day Dec 17 · 4-day Dec 18 · 3-day Dec 21 · 2-day Dec 22 · 1-day Dec 23 (arrival by Dec 24) |
Dec 17–23 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| FedEx | Express Saver Arrival by Dec 24 |
Mon, Dec 21 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| FedEx | 2Day / 2Day AM Arrival by Dec 24 |
Tue, Dec 22 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| FedEx | First / Priority / Standard Overnight (+ Extra Hours) Arrival by Dec 24 |
Wed, Dec 23 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| FedEx | SameDay Arrival by Dec 24 |
Thu, Dec 24 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| UPS | Ground Use UPS’s calculator (official PDF: check ups.com/ctc) |
Varies by route | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| UPS | 3 Day Select Recommended last day for delivery by Dec 24 |
Mon, Dec 21 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| UPS | 2nd Day Air Recommended last day for delivery by Dec 24 |
Tue, Dec 22 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| UPS | Next Day Air Recommended last day for delivery by Dec 24 (On-Call/Smart pickup or UPS Store drop-off) |
Wed, Dec 23 | Official · checked Nov 1, 2026 |
These are carrier deadlines. A store still needs time to pack and ship before them—use each store’s order-by date below when it posts one.
Stores we checked
Each card links to the store’s own shipping page. We add an order-by date only when the brand publishes one for 2026.
Stores with no posted date stay listed under the name search and sort to the end when a date is set.
15 stores
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Cobble Hill
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
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eeBoo
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
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Galison
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping page. General: 3–5 business days processing + 2–3 UPS Ground (5–8 business days total); continental US only.
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Jiggy
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy or FAQ.
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Le Puzz
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date. General: typically 2–3 business days to ship; holidays/peak may alter.
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Liberty Puzzles
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
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Mudpuppy
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date. Same general timing as Galison family (3–5 process + 2–3 UPS). Continental US.
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New York Puzzle Company
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
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Ordinary Habit
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
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Piecework Puzzles
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date. General: most orders 1–2 business days; Mon–Fri by 12:00 p.m. ET often same day. Carrier ETAs at checkout.
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Pomegranate
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
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Puzzledly
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date. FAQ: delivery estimates at checkout; in-stock often ships within ~24 hours; free US ground $85+.
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WerkShoppe
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
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White Mountain
No 2026 holiday order-by date on the store’s shipping page when we checked Oct 26. No 2026 holiday order-by date on shipping policy.
Christmas shipping: questions
When should I order a puzzle for Christmas 2026?
Use each store's own order-by date when it posts one. As of October 26, 2026, none of the stores on this page had posted a 2026 holiday cutoff. We do not guess. Check the store's shipping page (linked) before you buy.
Why do so many say “Not posted yet”?
Most puzzle brands publish Christmas shipping deadlines in November. We checked each store's own shipping page and only list a date when the brand posts one for this year.
Are these delivery guarantees?
No. Cutoffs are the store's guidance for the best chance of arrival before Christmas. Carriers and weather can still delay a package. Always read the store's own wording.
How does PieceDrop get these dates?
Someone reads the store's own shipping or holiday page and records the date, method, and source URL in our cutoff table (last checked October 26, 2026). Last year's dates are never reused as this year's. Carrier send-by dates come from each carrier's official 2026 holiday page or PDF.
How we check cutoffs
We open each store’s own shipping or holiday page and look for a 2026 order-by date. If it isn’t there, the row says “Not posted yet” and links the shipping page. We never invent a date or copy last year forward.
Last full check: Oct 26, 2026.