At K&S Logistics, we know timing is everything during the holiday season. To ensure your packages arrive before Christmas Eve (Dec 24), please review our official guaranteed order-by and ship-by schedule, which already includes a 2-business-day warehouse processing buffer.

📦 Key Guaranteed Deadlines

Important: Orders placed after the cutoff time (11:59 PM PST) on the listed dates are not guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
These dates already factor in warehouse processing time and weekends.

🕓 What This Means for You

• China Shipments (YUN/YANWEN): Must be dispatched by Dec 7 to clear customs and reach the U.S. before Christmas week.

• Domestic Fulfillment (U.S. Warehouses): Start shipping Ground by Dec 14 to maintain cost efficiency.

• Express Services: Available until Dec 19 for last-minute orders.

💡 Pro Tips for a Smooth Peak Season

1. Publish Order-By Dates on your store’s checkout page.

2. Track International Orders closely after Dec 10 for customs hold risks.

3. Weekend Buffer: K&S warehouses operate Monday–Friday only for cutoff calculations.

4. Plan Early, Communicate Clearly: Carrier networks fill up fast in mid-December.

🎄 About This Calendar

This timeline is part of our annual K&S Logistics Holiday Cutoff Plan, created to help our 3PL and fulfillment partners manage expectations, reduce delays, and keep customers happy during Q4.
The schedule ensures all packages are delivered by Dec 23, ahead of Christmas Eve.