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Christmas marketing ideas for small business

Plain answers for local business owners. From Taha at Urban Promotion. Updated November 2026.

Quick answerStart early, keep it simple and post your Christmas hours. Show your team, thank your customers and make it easy to buy or book before the break.

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Tell people your last booking dates
Post your Christmas opening hours
Plan a few videos before everyone's busy
Offer gift vouchers if it suits your business

Early December

A "last chance before Christmas" post
Gift ideas from your range
A quick tour of your Christmas setup
Behind the scenes on your busiest day

Christmas week

A thank-you video from the team
Your favourite job or moment of the year
A simple "see you in January" post

Over the break

Schedule posts ahead so you can switch off
Open your January bookings
Share your best work from the year

Ideas by business

Business	Try this
Trades	"Get it done before Christmas" and January booking spots
Cafés and restaurants	Festive menu, group bookings, hours
Spas and salons	Gift vouchers, party-season appointments
Gyms	January challenge, gift memberships
Shops and brands	Gift guides, last postage dates