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Is It Too Late to Order a Trampoline for Christmas Delivery?

About ten weeks is enough to get a trampoline by Dec. 25 if you order soon. Here are the carrier deadlines and how to avoid delays.

By Up Is Jump Team6 min read

The Halloween costumes are picked, and someone has already put "trampoline" on a Christmas list. Is it too late to order one and get it there by Dec. 25? No. As of mid-October 2026 you have about ten weeks, which is plenty. But a trampoline isn't a sweater. It ships in several heavy boxes and sits in a warehouse queue before it moves, and the popular models can sell out. Here are the real deadlines and how to plan around them.

Short answer: no, but don't wait

As of Oct. 15, 2026, Christmas is about 10 weeks away. That's enough time to compare models, read reviews and still get the boxes to your door with weeks to spare.

The only order-by date a trampoline brand has published is from Springfree. Its gift guide says: "Make sure to order your trampoline before Dec. 15 to ensure you get it before Christmas." The page doesn't give a year, and Springfree's older holiday offer used Dec. 17, 2024. So the date moves from year to year. Treat it as a guide, not a promise.

The shipping carriers' own last-ship dates for 2026 fall between Dec. 15 and Dec. 23, depending on the service. Those dates are when a box has to leave the warehouse, not when you have to click "buy." A trampoline also has handling time before that, and the bigger models often sell out during the holiday sales. The safe move is to order in the next few weeks, well before the Thanksgiving and Black Friday rush.

Real deadlines to know

These are the 2026 holiday dates the carriers have announced so far.

USPS (announced Sept. 22), for delivery before Dec. 25 in the contiguous US: - Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail: Dec. 17 - Priority Mail: Dec. 18 - Priority Mail Express: Dec. 19 - For Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and US territories, Ground Advantage moves up to Dec. 16. The other services keep the same dates.

FedEx, last ship dates for delivery by Dec. 24: - Ground Economy: Dec. 15 - Ground and Home Delivery: Dec. 17 to Dec. 23, depending on how far the box travels (5-day transit down to 1-day transit) - Express Saver: Dec. 21

UPS hadn't published its 2026 last-ship dates as of late September. UPS is closed for regular pickup and delivery on Dec. 25.

These dates are for parcels that are already in the carrier's hands. When a trampoline listing says "ships within X days," that time comes first. Springfree, for example, says in-stock trampolines ship within 10 business days. Ten business days counted from Tuesday, Dec. 15 runs to Dec. 29. That's the worst case, but it shows why a "last day" order is a gamble.

Big retailers and the other trampoline brands haven't confirmed their 2026 Christmas order-by dates. For those, the delivery date on the product page is the date to trust.

Why a trampoline is harder to ship than most gifts

Most gifts fit in one box that a carrier can toss on a porch. A trampoline doesn't.

  • More than one box. Springfree trampolines ship in one to four boxes. If one box is late, the trampoline is late.
  • Warehouse time. In-stock Springfree models ship within 10 business days. Custom and limited-edition models can take 15–20 days.
  • Weekend gaps. Springfree notes that weekend orders may take longer because the warehouse is closed. A Saturday order doesn't start moving until the next week.
  • Where it can go. Springfree won't ship to APO/FPO addresses, P.O. boxes, Puerto Rico, Guam or the US Virgin Islands. Freight to Hawaii and Alaska has to be set up by phone. If you're sending a gift to family outside the lower 48, call first and order early.
  • Two people to lift. Springfree says two people should be there to lift each box. Plan for a helper on delivery day, which is hard to hide from the kids.
  • Carrier mix. Depending on your location, the boxes may come by UPS, FedEx or USPS, so they can follow different holiday schedules. Installation is only offered in certain areas.

How to order smart

A few habits make a Christmas trampoline much easier:

Check the delivery date for your ZIP code. Big retail sites like Walmart show a delivery estimate for your ZIP right on the product page. They also show whether Walmart or a third-party seller is shipping it. A third-party seller may ship from somewhere else on a different schedule. Enter your ZIP before you fall for a model.

Buy listings that are in stock. "In stock" usually means the shortest handling time. Backorders, preorders and "ships in 3–4 weeks" listings are where Christmas plans fall apart.

Skip custom and limited models if the date matters. Springfree's own figures show the gap: 10 business days for in-stock models versus 15–20 days for custom and limited editions. Special colors and bundles can wait for a birthday.

Decide whether a sale is worth it. Trampolines.com reported in November 2025 that pre-holiday sales start in early November and most Black Friday discounts begin in mid-November. Thanksgiving is Nov. 26 this year, so Black Friday is Nov. 27. Waiting for a deal can work, but you're competing with everyone else ordering at the same time.

Big models sell out first. The same source warned that inground trampolines and larger rectangular frames sell out quickly during holiday sales. If you've chosen one of those, order sooner.

If you miss the date: the wrapped-box plan

Say December gets away from you, or the delivery estimate creeps past the 25th. You can still give the trampoline. Wrap one box, or a printed photo of the model with a bow, and put it under the tree. Build it together on the first nice weekend afterward.

A backyard trampoline with a safety net on a lawn
Related: Anchoring a Trampoline Against Wind

This plan also suits the weather. In much of the country, late December isn't the time to work outside for hours with cold hands and a stiff manual. Wait for a mild, dry day. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for setup, and add an anchor kit if your yard gets strong wind. Then go over the house rules before the first jump: one jumper at a time if the manual says so, stay within the weight limit, and have an adult watching.

Quick checklist

  • Choose the model by early November. Mid-October is better.
  • Enter your ZIP and check the delivery date on the product page.
  • Choose an in-stock listing. Skip custom and limited editions.
  • Check who is shipping it: the retailer or a third-party seller.
  • Avoid weekend orders if you're close to a deadline.
  • Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, territories or a military address? Call first.
  • Have a second adult around on delivery day.
  • Keep a plan B: wrap one box and build it after Christmas.
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Photo: Trampoline by Casey Hugelfink, BY-SA 2.0.