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2026 Holiday Shipping Schedule
Send Blue Bell Ice Cream to loved ones near or far this holiday season.
For the best chance of a holiday delivery, please order as early as possible. Orders must be placed by 10 a.m. CST on the listed cutoff dates listed below.
| Holiday | Delivered By | Expedited | Standard Delivery |
| Thanksgiving | Wed, Nov 25 | Tue, Nov 24 | Tue, Nov 17 |
| Christmas | Wed, Dec 23 | Tue, Dec 22 | Tue, Dec 15 |
| New Years | Wed, Dec 30 | Tue, Dec 29 | Mon, Dec 21 |
Use the link below to estimate Standard Delivery transit times for your ice cream order. Simply enter your ZIP code when prompted.
Standard Delivery Transit Times by ZIP Code »
Expedited orders generally ship the day before the delivery date.
Orders placed after these cutoff dates will ship on the next available date. High order volume may require additional processing time, and delivery by a specific date or time cannot be guaranteed for residential or commercial shipments.
Holiday Shipping Closures
• Thanksgiving: No shipping Nov. 25-27; resumes Nov. 30
• Christmas: No shipping Dec. 23-25; resumes Dec. 28
• New Year’s: No shipping Dec. 30-Jan. 1, 2027; resumes Jan. 4
Holiday Customer Support Hours
• Thanksgiving: Closed Nov. 26-27
• Christmas: Available Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST; Closed Dec. 25
• New Year’s: Closed Jan. 1
