Managing your holiday schedule on Amazon
2 min
- Cole Sadler
The holiday scheduling problem you didn't know was solved
If you're still manually adjusting handling times and shipping templates before every holiday to account for days your business will be closed, you're working harder than you need to. Amazon's holiday settings now handle this automatically - which means you can actually take time off without worrying about late shipment rates or customer complaints.
Your holiday options made simple - how it works
Standard holidays are already built in. National holidays and Amazon-set holidays automatically adjust your shipping promises while you continue receiving orders. If you're using Shipping Settings Automation (SSA) or Automated Handling Time, the system accounts for these holidays without any action from you.
Seller-set holidays: Here's where it gets even better. Planning a family vacation or extended break? Set your own non-operating days while keeping your automation tools running. No need to temporarily disable SSA or adjust handling times - the system handles it all. Your shipping promises adjust automatically. Your metrics stay protected. You actually get to be present for your vacation while customers can continue to place orders for your products.
Quick setup guide
Setup takes 2 minutes.
Seller Central → Settings → Shipping settings
Click General shipping settings
Find Holidays widget → Edit
Click "Add a custom holiday"
Set your dates and save!
That’s it, the system does the rest. With automation tools enabled, your shipping promises will automatically adjust for holidays - both standard and custom. No more worrying about late shipments or metric impacts while you're away!
Need to work during a holiday? No problem! Override public holidays through the same widget while keeping your automation tools running smoothly. Your shipping promises will automatically adjust to your actual operating schedule.
Why it matters
Remember, automation tools combined with holiday settings give you the freedom to truly step away from your business. No more manual adjustments, no more stress about shipping promises - just confidence that your Amazon store is operating efficiently, even during your well-deserved break.
Take that family vacation. Enjoy those special moments. Seller-set holiday settings have got you covered!
