## On-demand events to prep like a pro

## Peak season playbook: Scaling smarter during the holidays

Packed with founder insights, practical tools, and insider updates, the peak season playbook virtual conference gives you everything you need to survive—and slay—the busiest time of year.

[Watch on demand](https://www.saltbox.com/resources/virtual-conferences/peak-season-playbook)

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Downloadable Resources

## Holiday prep on demand

## Holiday fulfillment planning

[Download the guide](https://www.saltbox.com/resources/templates-and-guides/peak-season-toolkit)

## The state of peak season logistics 2025

[Download the ebook](https://www.saltbox.com/resources/templates-and-guides/peak-season-logistics-2025)

## BFCM readiness checklist

[Download the checklist](https://www.saltbox.com/resources/templates-and-guides/bfcm-readiness-checklist)

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## Mark your calendar: Important dates to know

Plan smarter, not harder. Track critical deadlines, carrier cutoffs, and ecommerce milestones so your Q4 goes off without a hitch.

### Important Dates

- **November 28, 2025**  
  Black Friday
- **December 1, 2025**  
  Cyber Monday
- **December 14, 2025 (at sundown)**  
  Hannukah begins
- **December 15, 2025**  
  FedEx Ground Economy shipping cutoff
- **December 17, 2025**  
  FedEx Ground & FedEx Home Delivery - 5 day transit shipping cutoff
- **December 17, 2025**  
  USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail shipping cutoff
- **December 18, 2025**  
  FedEx Ground & FedEx Home Delivery - 4 day transit shipping cutoff
- **December 18, 2025**  
  USPS Priority Mail shipping cutoff
- **December 19, 2025**  
  FedEx Ground & FedEx Home Delivery - 3 day transit shipping cutoff
- **December 19, 2025**  
  FedEx Express Saver shipping cutoff
- **December 19, 2025**  
  UPS 3 Day Select shipping cutoff
- **December 22, 2025**  
  FedEx Ground & FedEx Home Delivery - 2 day transit shipping cutoff
- **December 22, 2025**  
  FedEx 2Day & FedEx 2Day AM shipping cutoff
- **December 22, 2025**  
  UPS 2nd Day Air shipping cutoff
- **December 23, 2025**  
  FedEx Ground & FedEx Home Delivery - 1 day transit shipping cutoff
- **December 23, 2025**  
  FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight shipping cutoffs
- **December 23, 2025**  
  UPS Next Day Air shipping cutoff
- **December 23, 2025**  
  FedEx SameDay shipping cutoff
- **December 24, 2025**  
  Christmas Eve
- **December 25, 2025**  
  Christmas Day
- **December 26, 2025**  
  Kwanzaa begins

## Your holiday inspo corner

Fresh finds, small biz magic. Discover the best gifts straight from our member brands.

## The ultimate small business holiday gift guide 2025

[Read the guide](https://www.saltbox.com/blog/small-business-holiday-gift-guide-2025)

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## Exclusive holiday offers from our members

### Apparel

### 15% off at the NFL Flag Fan Shop
Use code DEFF for 15% off your entire purchase.

[Visit store](https://shop.nflflag.com/)

### Beauty

### 15% off at Treo Organics
Use code SALT15 for 15% off your entire order.
Offer valid through 12/31.

[Visit store](https://treoorganics.com/shop)

### Gifting

### 20% off at Smriti Designs Gift Shop
Use code SALTBOX20 for 20% off entire order.

[Visit store](https://smritidesigns.com/)

### Home

### 20% off at The Modern Dane
Use code SALTBOX20 for 20% off your entire purchase.
Offer valid through 12/31.

[Visit store](https://www.moderndane.com/collections)

### Health & wellness

### 40% off at CBD Made Easy
Use code **SBGIFTGUIDE** for 40% off your order.
Offer valid through 12/21 and can be used more than once.

[Visit store](https://www.cbdmadeeasy.com/#targetedsolutions)

## Ship smarter this season

Cut through the holiday chaos with expert shipping advice and cost-saving tools.

### Holiday shipping surcharges: Carrier breakdowns
[Read the post](https://www.saltbox.com/blog/2025-peak-season-surcharges)

### Holiday shipping deadlines 2025
[Read the post](https://www.saltbox.com/blog/holiday-shipping-deadlines-2025)

### How to optimize your pick-and-pack process for peak 2025
[Read the post](https://www.saltbox.com/blog/pick-and-pack-fulfillment-holiday-season)