Holiday Hours Decals for Storefronts and Business Doors

Holiday Hours Decals for Storefronts and Business Doors

Custom-printed removable decals that tell customers when you're open, without a handwritten sign taped to the glass

Holiday closures and adjusted hours happen every year, and a piece of paper taped inside the glass doesn't reflect your brand. Decals.com prints custom holiday hours decals, business hours decals, and temporary door decals on removable vinyl that goes on clean and comes off just as easily once the season passes. Every decal is manufactured to order and shipped directly to you, ready to apply to your own storefront glass, door, or entryway.

Holiday Hours Decals: Common Buyer Questions

What material should I use for holiday hours decals on a glass door?
Most businesses choose removable window decals in a low-tack glossy or matte vinyl. These materials are designed to hold firmly through the season and then peel off without leaving adhesive residue or damaging the glass. If you want a more permanent look for year-round business hours instead of a seasonal swap, a permanent glossy or matte material is available, but for holiday hours specifically, removable adhesive is the better fit.
What size decal do I need for door hours?
Door and storefront hours decals typically run from 4 inches to about 12 inches wide, depending on how much text you need to fit (regular hours plus holiday exceptions). Our window decals are available from 2 inches by 2 inches up to a full 120 inches wide by 50 inches high, so a single small panel or a large glass takeover is possible with the same product line.
Can I design my own holiday hours decal or do you have templates?
You can upload your own artwork, or work from a simple layout with your logo, holiday dates, and adjusted hours. We recommend keeping text high-contrast against your glass color and leaving margin space so lettering isn't cut off. If you're unsure how a design will look once applied, our custom decal samples let you test material and print quality before committing to a full order.
How much do holiday hours decals cost?
Pricing depends on size, material, and quantity. A single custom decal for one storefront starts affordably since minimum order is just 1 unit, while businesses with multiple locations get tiered pricing at 50 units and up. Production time also affects cost: standard 3-business-day production is the default, with faster 1 or 2-day options available for an added fee if you're up against a holiday deadline.
How fast can I get holiday hours decals before a holiday weekend?
Standard production is 3 business days, and rush options go as fast as 1 business day for orders placed before 5pm CST. That turnaround does not include shipping time, so if you're ordering for something like Thanksgiving or December holiday closures, order at least a week out to account for both production and delivery.
How do I apply and remove a holiday hours decal without damaging my door?
Clean the glass, apply the decal to a dry, dust-free surface, and smooth out air bubbles from the center outward. When the holiday season ends, removable vinyl peels off cleanly by hand in one piece under normal conditions. Our window decal placement guide covers positioning tips so your hours are visible at eye level from outside.
Can I reuse the same holiday hours decal next year?
It depends which product you order. A removable vinyl decal is built for a single application: once peeled, the adhesive won't re-stick with the same hold, so most businesses order a fresh set each year, which also lets you update dates without crossing anything out. Window clings are the reusable option. The low-tack cling material is rated for 3+ years and is made to be applied, removed, and applied again, so the same set of holiday hours can go back up next season. Either way, store decals or clings flat and away from direct heat or sunlight between seasons.

Types of Decals Businesses Use for Holiday and Seasonal Hours

Not every storefront needs the same decal. Some businesses want a small, discreet panel by the door handle listing adjusted hours for Christmas Eve or New Year's Day. Others want a larger, branded piece covering more glass real estate that doubles as seasonal decor. A few options cover most scenarios:

Removable window decals are the standard choice for temporary door decals. They're printed on low-tack vinyl that holds through weeks of foot traffic, weather, and door swings, then removes cleanly when regular hours resume. If your storefront glass has any tint or texture, clear window decals let your background show through so only the printed text and logo are visible, which reads cleaner than a solid white panel.

For businesses that want visibility from inside and outside without blocking the view entirely, perforated window decals work well on larger glass storefronts. They're printed with a design that's visible from the outside while still allowing light and sightlines through from inside, useful for a bigger seasonal hours announcement or holiday promotion paired with your hours update.

If you'd rather skip a printed background entirely and just need clean text on the glass, custom vinyl lettering applies your hours directly as individual cut letters with no visible backing, giving a painted-on look that's meant for a single application.

Choosing Between Holiday Door Decals and Window Clings

Business hours decals and window clings solve the same problem differently, and for hours that change every holiday season the difference matters. A decal uses adhesive vinyl that sticks directly to the glass surface, offering a cleaner, more permanent-feeling finish for the duration it's applied, then peels away in one piece when the season ends. Window clings use a low-tack adhesive that grips glass without a strong bond, so they lift off instantly with no residue and can be repositioned while you line them up straight.
The practical split is reuse. A removable decal is a single application: once it has been peeled, the adhesive won't re-stick with the same hold, so you order a fresh set each year. Clings are built to be applied, removed, and applied again as long as they are stored properly, and the material is rated for 1-3 years, so one set of Christmas Eve or New Year's hours can come back out of a drawer season after season. Clings are the better buy when your holiday hours repeat year to year. A decal is the better buy when the dates change every year, when the door sees heavy handling, or when you want the flatter, painted-on look to hold through several weeks of winter weather. If you're weighing the two for your specific storefront, our clear decals vs. window clings comparison breaks down the tradeoffs in more detail.
Storefront hours decals aren't limited to glass doors either. Some businesses print the same hours message on wall lettering inside an entryway or lobby, or on vinyl window graphics covering a full storefront window alongside seasonal branding.

Holiday Hours Decal Options Compared

Here's how the main decal types stack up for temporary holiday and seasonal business hours signage.

OptionBest ForRemovabilityTypical LifespanNotes
Low-Tack Removable Decal (Glossy/Matte)Standard holiday hours on any door or windowPeels off cleanly by handRemoves cleanly up to 1 year after applicationMost common choice for seasonal hours
Clear Window DecalsTinted or branded glass where you want text onlyPermanent, single application3+ yearsBackground shows through, no visible panel edge
Perforated Window DecalsLarge storefront glass, bigger seasonal messagingNon-repositionable3-5 yearsVisible outside, see-through from inside
Custom Vinyl LetteringClean, painted-on text with no background panelSingle application, not repositionable3-5 yearsBest for a minimal, upscale storefront look
Window ClingsRecurring holiday hours you plan to put back up each yearLifts off instantly, no adhesive residue3+ years; repositionable and reusableRepositionable; lower hold strength than adhesive decals

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Get Your Holiday Hours on the Door in Time

Order custom holiday hours decals, business door lettering, or seasonal storefront signage printed on removable vinyl and shipped direct to you. Standard production is 3 business days, with rush options as fast as 1 day for tight holiday deadlines.

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