25 Last Minute Christmas Cards to Save for Later

If the yearly Christmas chaos is overwhelming for you, be sure to save these 25 last minute Christmas cards for later.

Santa may have his list for who is naughty or nice, but you have your Christmas checklist. A list detailing all the uncompleted priorities for the holiday season. First, it’s confirming RSVPs to Christmas parties, then it’s shopping for presents, and finally it’s traveling to celebrate. While all the to-do’s on the list are important, sometimes we procrastinate items…like sending out the Christmas cards.

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Postable is a great resource for situations where you put off sending out the Christmas cards until the last minute. This is because once you’ve decided on a card in our collection, we take care of the rest. We then address, print, and mail out your warm wishes on your behalf. So, all you have to focus on is cross it off the list and move on to the next to-do.

Tips for last minute holiday cards

When it comes to sending out holiday cards last minute, there is some information you should know.

Unfortunately, we cannot expedite orders. Once we’ve accepted and processed your order, we mail the cards within one to two days, and then the recipient receives the holiday card within a week. This is due to the fact that we use First Class USPS and there’s only one speed for that.

So keep in mind that the best week to send Christmas and holiday cards is the first week of December. Additionally, before December, upload your addresses to your Postable account for a seamless experience.

For peace of mind, we now offer tracking on the holiday cards we mail for you. After you submit your order, click the “Track Cards” button on your projects page or in your order history. You should then be able to see where each card is and its estimated delivery date. If you have more questions, check out the Postable FAQ page.

These tips will help you as you scramble to send out your last minute season’s greeting cards. To expedite the project even more, pick from one of the following last minute Christmas card designs we recommend.

Illustrated last minute Christmas cards

Christmas Dog By Grey Street Paper

Who doesn’t love a weiner dog?

Snow Stopper By Silas Tom

Stylized snowman with an orange carrot nose and a snowy cityscape background, depicted through multiple grid squares.

Jack Frost is a last minute surprise sure to make anyone melt.

Hotdog Holiday By Night Owl Paper Goods

Greeting card with a hot dog cartoon character skating, wearing a green hat and scarf. Text reads "Relish the Holidays." The card is partially inside a kraft paper envelope.

Send out a cute reminder to “relish” Christmastime.

Naughty Kitties By Noteworthy Paper & Press

Two cats playing on a tipped-over Christmas tree with ornaments. Text reads, "Here's to another year on the naughty list... Merry Christmas!

Some share holiday cheer, others share mischief. Cats share both.

Santa’s Martini By Abigail Jayne

Greeting card with "’tis the season!" text, an illustration of a martini glass with a tiny Santa figure inside, olives on a skewer, and an open brown envelope.

Santa’s got a brand new bag and a martini.

Disco Santa By The Good Twin

Colorful illustration of Santa Claus dancing under a disco ball with "Merry Christmas!" text, surrounded by dots.

Give your friends and family the opportunity to boogie down with Mr. Claus.

Holiday Village By Ellen Walsh

A holiday card with a snowy village scene is partially inserted into a brown envelope.

You might not be able to show off your own Santa’s Village in person, but a beautifully illustrated card will have to suffice.

Over The River By E. Frances Paper

A greeting card with an illustration of a blue vintage station wagon carrying a wreath, with the text "Over the river and through the woods.

To Grandmother’s house we go…just like the Postable card we’re about to mail for you.

Smiling Is My Favorite By E. Frances Paper

Illustrated card with a smiling figure wearing a green elf-like hat and suit, with the text "smiling is my favorite!" on a plain white background.

This is for the “Elf” fans out there, an illustrated Postable card that will make anyone smile.

Mele Kalikimaka By Small Adventure

A festive greeting card with "Mele Kalikimaka" on the front, featuring hula dancers under palm trees on a beach, partially inside a brown envelope.

With Postable, you can send sunshine in the mail by wishing everyone a “Mele Kalikimaka!”

Easy photo Christmas cards

Botanical Joy Frost By Kate Ahn

A family of four smiling and playing on a couch next to the word "JOY" decorated with holly. Text: "Warm wishes for a Merry Christmas 2024. With love, Jordan, Emily and Benjamin."

This is an elegant and classic last minute card option when you have the perfect picture handy.

Looping Joy By Cindy Reynolds

A greeting card with "Joy to the World" features a smiling family of three. The card is partially inserted into a brown envelope.

If your aesthetic is more on the minimalist side — this is a great option to send out a family Christmas photo.

Cursive Peace On Earth By Owl & Toad

A baby in a green outfit claps with "Peace on Earth, Merry Christmas" written on the image.

Another great minimalist photo Christmas card idea to let a really cool font be the main focus of the design.

Simple Joy Overlay By Postable

A family of three enjoys an autumn day outdoors. The mother holds colorful balloons, and the father carries their child on his shoulders. The word "joy" is written across the image.

The team at Postable helps address, print, and mail out your warm wishes, but we also have our own holiday card designs too.

Peace Love Joy Red & Green By April May

A holiday card in an envelope reads "Peace, Love, Joy" with a family walking outdoors. Text at the bottom says "Season's Greetings from the Millers | 2024.

Undeniably, nothing says Christmas like green, red, and white on a holiday card.

Simple last minute pop culture holiday cards

Yes Indeed It’s Christmas Drake By Rumble Cards

Illustrated holiday card with a man in a suit and red hoodie, holly decoration on lapel, with the text "YES INDEED IT'S CHRISTMAS" on a snowy red background.

Who knew Drake was actually Santa?

Merry Krismas By Rumble Cards

Illustration of a woman's face with "Merry Krismas" text on a red background.

Kris Jenner making an appearance whether she’s on-time, late, or arrives in the mail is a welcome surprise.

Merry Chrizzle By Rumble Cards

Greeting card with a cartoon figure dressed as Santa on a pink background, captioned "Merry Chrizle," placed on a brown envelope.

Use this hilarious Christmas card as a last minute option.

Merry Swiftmas By Brittany Paige

Illustration of a person wearing sunglasses and a Santa hat, with "Merry Swiftmas" written above on a green background.

Undoubtedly, everyone wants a visit from Taylor Swift for Christmas.

Jing In Jingle By Brittany Paige

Illustration of a woman in a festive outfit holding a microphone. Text above reads, "I put the jiiiing in JINGLE.

Use Postable to send your last minute Christmas card that jingles all the way into your loved ones mailboxes.

Christmas photo cutout cards

Funky Holidays By Postable

A holiday card with a family photo. Bright colors, stars, and gift box design. Text reads "Happy Holidays" and "From the Gellers 2024." Card is partially inside a brown envelope.

Cutout cards are a respectable option for last minute Christmas cards because you only need the best part of your photo to make an impression.

Falling Fa La La By Postable

Holiday card with a couple hugging and smiling against a blue snowy background. The words "LA LA LA" are in the background and "Love, The Randolphs" is printed below.

Have a great couple photo but the background is lacking? Use our Falling Fa La La cutout Christmas card.

Charming Festive Floral By Erika Firm

Two children in winter clothing hug on a red background, with floral decorations and "Merry Christmas, love, The Jacobs 2024" written below.

A picture of the kids you took the other day is all you need to send an unforgettable holiday card in the mail.

Stocking Surprise By Postable

Colorful Christmas card with gifts and a stocking, featuring a black-and-white photo of a smiling child. Text reads "Merry Christmas."

Postable offers impeccably designed holiday cards to represent your well wishes. Browse our collection here.

Red Santa Hat By Grey Street Paper

Child wearing a Santa hat smiles against a green background with the text "Merry Christmas" above and "With love, the Santos family" below.

Because everyone looks good in a Santa hat.

If the stress of procrastinating your Christmas cards is too much, we advise you to schedule your cards out in advance. After you’ve taken your time browsing for your holiday cards, listed your recipients, and drafted your message — schedule the cards to send out when you want! We mail all of the scheduled cards about a week before each requested delivery date. That way, there’s no need for rushing and hasty decision making. Then maybe next year, you’ll even have time to scout for a Christmas picture location for a photoshoot.

At Postable, our mission is to help you mail really nice cards and make your life easier. When it comes round to Christmastime and you’ve forgotten all about the cards — you can depend on us to lighten the load so you can focus on lighting your Christmas tree. For more information and tips about mailing your holiday cards with Postable, read our blog.