The Philippine holiday shopping season runs from September through Christmas Eve — one of the longest globally. E-commerce sites that prepare in August capture more than those that prep in November.
September
- Holiday inventory ordered
- Promotional calendar finalized
- Hosting capacity verified
- Site performance audit
- Initial gift guide content launched
October
- Early promotions launched (Halloween-adjacent for some categories)
- Email list warming
- Social media holiday content
- Customer service capacity planning
November
- 11.11 sale execution
- Black Friday / Cyber Monday for international audiences
- Year-end gift guides published
- Last-minute hosting and performance optimization
December
- 12.12 sale execution
- Christmas shipping cutoff communicated clearly
- Last-mile delivery coordination with couriers
- Customer service overflow capacity
- January return policy clarity
Late December
- Boxing Day / year-end clearance
- Holiday wrap-up email
- 2027 planning
Budget
Standard seasonal preparation is within Care Plan scope. Major campaign work may add ₱15,000–₱50,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does PH holiday shopping start?
- September. Filipino holiday shopping is the longest in the world. By September, sites should be preparing inventory, promotional content, and capacity for the late-September through December surge.
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