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Moving During the Holidays in Los Angeles

Published 2026-06-19 · Best Movers LA editorial team

Moving during the holidays sounds rough, but it has real upsides — it's the off-season for movers, which means availability and better rates. With a little planning, a December move can be the easiest one you'll make.

The off-season advantage

Late fall and winter are the slowest months for movers, so you'll find more date options and often better pricing than the summer peak. Mid-week dates around the holidays are especially open. If your timeline is flexible, this is a genuinely good time to move in LA.

Book around the actual holidays and travel

Avoid the days everyone travels — the days immediately before and after major holidays clog LA freeways and fill calendars. Aim for a normal weekday in between, and book a couple of weeks ahead since crews take time off too. Confirm your date early.

Weather and daylight

LA winters are mild, but rain does happen — have a wet-weather plan (we protect floors and wrap items, and reschedule only for genuine downpours). Days are shorter, so start early to finish loading in daylight, especially for a bigger move.

Keep it festive and low-stress

Pack holiday decorations last and unpack them first if you want the new place to feel like home, label a "holiday" box clearly, and keep gifts and decorations with you if they're fragile or valuable. Plan a simple first-night meal so you're not cooking amid boxes. See our best time to move guide, rainy-day moving guide, and complete checklist.

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Related questions

Is it cheaper to move during the holidays?

Often yes — late fall and winter are the off-season for movers, so you'll usually find more availability and better rates than the summer peak, especially mid-week.

When should I avoid moving around the holidays?

The days immediately before and after major holidays, when travel clogs the freeways and crews take time off. Aim for a normal weekday in between and book a couple of weeks ahead.

What about rain when moving in winter in LA?

LA winters are mild but rain happens — movers protect floors and wrap items, and only genuine downpours warrant rescheduling. Start early since winter days are shorter.

How do I keep a holiday move low-stress?

Book a flexible mid-week date, pack decorations last and unpack them first, label a holiday box, keep fragile gifts with you, and plan a simple first-night meal.

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