Personalised Christmas gifts 2026: order-by dates for Poland and the EU

Personalised Christmas Gifts 2026: Order-By Dates for Poland and the EU

Every MiniWishes portrait is cut by hand after we approve your photo, so it cannot be made overnight. If you want a personalised portrait under the Christmas tree, use the dates below to order in time.

When should I order a personalised Christmas gift in 2026?

For delivery by 23 December 2026, order by 3 December for Poland, 30 November for Near EU countries such as Germany, Austria, Czechia and the Netherlands, and 25 November for France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Croatia, Sweden and Finland.

Christmas 2026 order-by dates

Region Countries Order by
Poland Poland Thursday 3 December
Near EU Czechia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Belgium, Romania Monday 30 November
Far EU France, Italy, Croatia, Ireland, Spain, Portugal Wednesday 25 November
Nordic Sweden, Finland Wednesday 25 November

These dates are based on our longest times: photo review within 2 working days, 10 working days to make the portrait, and the longest courier time for your region, with delivery by Wednesday 23 December. They count Polish public holidays, including 24 December. Couriers are very busy in December, so the earlier you order, the safer. Courier times are estimates and not guaranteed.

Why do handmade portraits need more time?

  1. Photo review: we check every photo before we start, usually within a few hours and always within 2 working days.
  2. Handmade production: each portrait is cut by hand in 7 to 10 working days after we approve your photo.
  3. Tracked delivery from Kraków: 1 to 2 working days in Poland, 3 to 5 for Near EU and 5 to 8 for Far EU and Nordic countries. See our shipping policy.

Tip: upload a clear photo with your order. If we need to ask for a different photo, the time starts again from approval. Our guide on how to choose a photo for a custom portrait helps you get it right the first time.

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What if I miss the Christmas date?

You can still order after the dates above, but we cannot promise delivery before Christmas. If you want to check, email hello@miniwishes.pl before you order. A portrait that arrives a little later still makes a wonderful New Year or late Christmas surprise.

Order in time for Christmas

Choose your portrait, upload your photo and we will check it within 2 working days.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last day to order a personalised portrait for Christmas 2026?

For delivery by 23 December 2026, order by 3 December in Poland, 30 November for Near EU countries such as Germany and Austria, and 25 November for France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Croatia, Sweden and Finland. Earlier is safer, because couriers are busy in December.

Why does a personalised portrait take longer than other gifts?

Each portrait is cut by hand after we approve your photo. Photo review takes up to 2 working days, making the portrait takes 7 to 10 working days, and tracked delivery takes 1 to 8 working days depending on your country.

Can I get express delivery for Christmas?

We ship by tracked courier with the times shown in our shipping policy. Because each portrait is handmade, the making time cannot be shortened, so please order before the recommended dates.

What happens if my photo needs to be replaced?

If your photo is not suitable, we email you a link to upload another one. The making time starts once we approve the new photo, so a clear photo at the start helps your gift arrive on time.

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