New Year card printing for 2027 starts from 10 MOQ at US$0.13 per card, with 3-5 business days production and DHL 2-4 days delivery to 190+ countries. For corporate senders and retail buyers shipping to Japan - where nengajo, the New Year greeting card, must arrive before the new year - the guideline is to order by the end of October; that deadline is due for review on 2026-11-01. All six SKUs (premium, 400gsm thick, foil-stamped, spot UV, matte and rounded corner) use the standard 127x178mm size. Below: the ordering timeline, the 6-SKU price comparison, paper and finishing, artwork specs, the mourning card alternative and the corporate bulk workflow.
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Quick Answer: How much does New Year card printing cost?
All six SKUs start at 10 MOQ. Premium cards run US$0.13-0.23 per card on 300gsm art paper, 400gsm thick US$0.15-0.27, foil-stamped US$0.23-0.41, spot UV US$0.18-0.33, matte US$0.14-0.25 and rounded corner US$0.13-0.22. The exact price depends on quantity, paper and finishing, so run the 30-second AI quote for a firm figure.
Quick Answer: What is the minimum order for New Year cards?
Just 10 cards per SKU - there is no high minimum to clear, so a small team can send personalised cards and a retail buyer can test a design first. Digital short runs can ship the same day, and the unit price improves as quantity grows. Start on the premium greeting card product page and scale up once the response is clear.
Quick Answer: When should I order New Year cards for 2027?
Order by the end of October for a relaxed schedule; that guideline was last verified on 2026-11-01. Standard production is 3-5 business days and DHL Express takes 2-4 days, so artwork approved in late October lands well before late December. From November the season peaks and lead times lengthen.
When should I order New Year cards for 2027?
Work backwards from the delivery date. The cards have to be in hand before late December 2026 to reach clients, partners and retail shelves during the New Year greeting window. With 3-5 business days of production and 2-4 days of DHL Express transit, artwork approved in the last week of October leaves a comfortable buffer for a foil or spot UV pass, a physical proof and any last-minute name correction.
Ordering by the end of October is the early-bird guideline; that deadline is due for review on 2026-11-01. From November onwards the holiday and New Year queues overlap, so the same job needs more calendar days. If the design is already settled, the Christmas card ordering guide runs on the same production window and is a useful cross-check for a combined holiday and New Year mailing.
| Order window | Season stage | What it means for your job |
|---|---|---|
| By end of October 2026 | Early bird | Normal 3-5 business day production and room for one artwork revision |
| November 2026 | Peak season | Holiday and New Year jobs queue together and lead times lengthen |
| Early December 2026 | Rush only | Foil and spot UV slots close first; DHL Express still takes 2-4 days |
Still deciding between a normal run and a rush run? Send your in-hands date to ZprintPro on WhatsApp and we will tell you the latest artwork deadline that still works.
How much do New Year cards cost? 6-SKU price comparison
Pricing is per card and depends on paper weight, finishing and quantity. All six SKUs share the same 10-piece entry point, so the table below is the honest starting point rather than a teaser tier.
| SKU at 10 MOQ | Paper and finish | Price per card | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium greeting cards | 300gsm art paper | US$0.13-0.23 | General New Year mailing |
| 400gsm thick greeting cards | 400gsm board, 127x178mm or 90x54mm | US$0.15-0.27 | Hand-delivered corporate sets |
| Foil-stamped greeting cards | Gold, silver or rose-gold foil | US$0.23-0.41 | Premium client gifting |
| Spot UV greeting cards | Raised gloss varnish on matte stock | US$0.18-0.33 | Logo and pattern highlights |
| Matte greeting cards | Matte lamination, low glare | US$0.14-0.25 | Handwritten messages |
| Rounded corner greeting cards | R3mm rounded corners | US$0.13-0.22 | A softer, gift-like feel |
The spread from US$0.13 to US$0.41 per card is finishing, not service: foil stamping needs a die and a separate pass, and spot UV needs a varnish plate, while matte and rounded corner are mostly stock and die-cutting decisions. If the budget is tight, start with matte greeting cards and add foil only to the cards going to your top accounts. For a wider view of stock weights, the thick card printing guide explains how 300gsm, 400gsm and laminated boards differ in the hand.
Which paper and finishing should you choose for New Year cards?
400gsm thick cards (US$0.15-0.27 per card) are the default for corporate New Year greetings because the board holds an edge and does not curl inside an envelope. They come in the standard 127x178mm format and also in 90x54mm for a small enclosure card. The 300gsm premium stock at US$0.13-0.23 is lighter, mails cheaply and accepts handwriting well.
Four finishing options cover almost every brief:
- Foil stamping - gold, silver or rose-gold metallic on the company name or a small motif; the highest-impact finish at US$0.23-0.41 per card.
- Spot UV - a raised gloss varnish that catches the light on a matte background; US$0.18-0.33 per card.
- Matte lamination - low glare and easy to write on; US$0.14-0.25 per card.
- Rounded corners - an R3mm radius that softens the card and signals a gift; US$0.13-0.22 per card.
Foil and spot UV can be combined on the same card. Keep the foil area small - a logo, a year line or a border - because a large solid foil area is the most common cause of a reprint request.
What artwork specs do New Year cards need?
Supply files as PDF, AI or a high-resolution TIFF at 300dpi, in CMYK colour mode, with 3mm bleed on all four sides and crop marks included. Convert every font to outlines so a missing typeface cannot shift your layout at the press, and keep fine metallic details inside the safe margin rather than on the trim line.
Every order includes a free pre-press file check and a digital proof before printing, so resolution, bleed and colour are confirmed before the run starts. If the same mailing also needs envelopes or packaging, the red packet printing guide covers the foil and die-cutting specs that pair well with a New Year card set.
How do mourning cards (mochu hagaki) work for corporate senders?
In Japan a household in mourning sends a mourning card (mochu hagaki) instead of a New Year greeting, and the same expectation applies to a company that has lost a colleague or a close partner. The practical job is usually two runs: the regular New Year card, plus a smaller mourning card for the contacts on the no-greeting list.
Mourning cards use the same 127x178mm size and the same 10 MOQ, but the design language is deliberately plain. Most senders choose matte or premium stock with no foil and no celebratory motif, keep the wording short, and confirm every name before printing. Because the quantity is small, digital short runs can ship the same day, and both jobs can be produced inside one 3-5 business day window when the artwork is approved together.
Can you print your company name and logo on New Year cards?
Yes. Send the logo as a vector file (AI, EPS or PDF) plus the exact legal or trading name you want printed, and it can be reproduced in CMYK, foil-stamped or spot UV on any of the six SKUs. Corporate runs usually add a printed signature panel inside, a matching envelope and sometimes a small enclosure card in the 90x54mm format.
For volume orders, the corporate holiday cards category collects the greeting card range in one place, including foil-stamped greeting cards and rounded corner greeting cards. Personalisation is priced as part of the print run rather than as a separate setup fee, and variable names can be handled as a numbered list supplied with the artwork.
What changes between early-bird and peak season?
Early-bird means a late-October order: normal 3-5 business day production, room for one artwork revision and a free digital proof without pressure. Peak season runs from November through the New Year mailing window, when holiday cards, corporate New Year cards and packaging orders compete for the same press time. Lead times lengthen, and the finishing lines with the longest setup - foil and spot UV - close first.
Two habits keep a peak-season order safe. First, approve the digital proof in one round by collecting all comments before you reply. Second, split the delivery: send the bulk to the office and a small priority batch to the people who must receive it in the first week of December. DHL Express still delivers in 2-4 days to 190+ countries at any point in the season.
Key facts about New Year card printing 2027
- Minimum order: 10 pieces per SKU.
- Entry price: from US$0.13 per card on 300gsm premium stock.
- Production: 3-5 business days standard; digital short runs can ship the same day.
- Delivery: DHL Express 2-4 days to 190+ countries.
- Standard size: 127x178mm; 400gsm thick cards also in 90x54mm.
- Finishing: foil stamping and spot UV on all six SKUs.
Copy these six facts into a brief and the ordering conversation gets shorter: the only variables left are quantity, paper and finishing.
How ZprintPro checks your New Year card files
Every order includes a free artwork pre-check and a digital proof before the press run, so bleed, resolution, colour and font problems are caught while they are still cheap to fix. Paper is FSC-certified and printed with eco-friendly inks, and food-contact use can be arranged on request for cards that sit beside a gift or a food item. Send the file with your target in-hands date and the team confirms the pre-press result, the proof and the production slot in one reply.
New Year card printing FAQ
Q1: When should I order New Year cards?
A: Order by the end of October as the early-bird guideline (last verified 2026-11-01), and treat mid-November as the absolute latest for a normal run. Standard production is 3-5 business days and DHL Express takes 2-4 days, so late-October artwork approval lands the cards well before late December. From November the season peaks and lead times lengthen.
Q2: How much does New Year card printing cost?
A: From US$0.13 per card at 10 MOQ. The six SKUs run US$0.13-0.23 (premium 300gsm), US$0.15-0.27 (400gsm thick), US$0.23-0.41 (foil-stamped), US$0.18-0.33 (spot UV), US$0.14-0.25 (matte) and US$0.13-0.22 (rounded corner). The exact unit price depends on quantity, paper and finishing, so confirm it with the 30-second AI quote.
Q3: What is the minimum order for New Year cards?
A: Just 10 pieces per SKU. There is no high minimum to clear, so a small team can send personalised cards and a retail buyer can test a design before committing to a larger run. Digital short runs can ship the same day, and the unit price improves as the quantity grows.
Q4: Can you print our company name and logo on New Year cards?
A: Yes. Send the logo as a vector file and the exact company name, and it can be printed in CMYK, foil-stamped or spot UV on any of the six SKUs. Corporate runs usually add a printed signature panel and a matching envelope, and the corporate holiday cards category collects the whole range for bulk company orders.
Q5: Do you print mourning cards as well as New Year cards?
A: Yes. Mourning cards use the same 127x178mm size and the same 10 MOQ. Most senders choose matte or premium stock with no foil and no celebratory motif, and keep the wording brief. Order them on the same October guideline so they arrive with the rest of the mailing and are never sent to a bereaved contact by mistake.
Q6: What is the difference between early-bird and peak season?
A: Early-bird means ordering by the end of October: normal 3-5 business day production, plus room for an artwork revision and a free digital proof. From November the season peaks, holiday and New Year jobs queue together, and lead times lengthen. Foil and spot UV runs close first, while DHL Express still delivers in 2-4 days.
Ready to lock your production slot? Message ZprintPro on WhatsApp with quantity, paper and finishing, or start with the 30-second AI quote and hold your late-October window today.
