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Preparing for peak season 2025: Everything you need to know

Preparing for peak season 2025: Everything you need to know

December is officially underway, which means it’s time to talk peak-season prep. As your print on demand partner, it’s our job to help you streamline your operations and maximise your sales in the run-up to Christmas.

Below, you’ll find lots of information that might come in handy over the holiday period — from production shutdown dates to helpful marketing resources. Get ready to hit that bookmark button!

Network status updates

Our network status page is continually updated with all the latest updates on any known production and delivery issues taking place across our global print network.

We recommend checking this page on a regular basis to keep an eye on any potential disruption to your customers’ orders. That way you can also keep your customers informed and manage their expectations effectively.

Production shutdown dates

Please note that our print facilities will have reduced hours on Wednesday 24 December and will be closed on the following dates, with minimal production staff available during the last week of December:

UK, EU & AU

  • Thursday 25 December
  • Friday 26 December
  • Thursday 1 January

US

  • Thursday 25 December
  • Thursday 1 January

Christmas order deadlines

Our cut-off dates for Christmas delivery can be found below. We understand not everyone can order early in the season due to budgets and paydays, and will always do our best to extend these dates where possible.

View order deadlines

Customer support

To check the status of your print on demand orders, simply log into your Prodigi dashboard and select ‘All orders’ from the menu on the left-hand side.

In the event that your order is delayed, you can get in touch with one of our friendly customer support agents for more information by emailing support@prodigi.com. The team offer 24-hour email support Monday to Friday. You can also contact them via the live chat service located in your dashboard 6am–6pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–4pm on Fridays.

Prodigi Pro users benefit from a dedicated account manager and 24/7 priority support for faster resolution of any order issues.

Please note that the above hours refer to UK time and exclude public holidays.

Marketing resources

Christmas collection

Prodigi Christmas collection

Christmas shoppers are on the hunt for the perfect gifts, and our seasonal product range can help you deliver. Think greeting cards, wrapping paper, calendars and photo books — all available with no minimum order quantities and fulfilled through our global print network. It's a low-risk way to expand your catalogue and make the most of the busiest shopping season of the year.

Explore the collection

Hyper-realistic mockups

Prodigi mockups

Create scroll-stopping product images for your holiday marketing with our free mockups — no photography or design skills needed. Choose from realistic mockups shot from various angles with true-to-life lighting, shadows and textures, or use our AI mockup generator to place your products in any scene you can dream up. With high-quality visuals proven to increase conversions by up to 94%, it's worth the extra effort.

Find out more

Prodigi Pro

Prodigi Pro

Peak season means higher volumes — and with Prodigi Pro, that means bigger savings. Get exclusive product discounts, 75% off branded inserts, and unlimited AI mockups to keep your store looking fresh. Plus, you'll get a dedicated account manager and 24/7 priority support to keep things running smoothly. Upgrade now to start saving on every order.

Upgrade to Pro

Help & support

Got questions? Our FAQs cover everything from printing and shipping to returns and cancellations. If you can't find what you're looking for, our customer support team are always happy to help.

Get in touch

Running a print on demand business isn’t just for Christmas, but it’s a great time to start one! Sign up for a free Prodigi account and get 50% off your first sample order.


* Cut-off dates are recommended based on current carrier deadlines and may be subject to change. Production and shipping times are estimates only and not guaranteed. Refunds for late orders are at the discretion of Prodigi.

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