Holiday Cards

Custom 5x7 Holiday Cards — Spread the Cheer in Style

'Tis the season for cards that actually get hung on the fridge. Our 5x7 holiday cards come in flat or folded styles and are designed to make your seasonal greetings feel as special as the moments they celebrate. Whether you're sending Christmas cards to family across the country, Hanukkah cards to friends near and far, or holiday photo cards featuring this year's family lineup (kids, pets, and questionable matching sweaters all welcome), we'll help you put a little extra magic in the mailbox.

Print in full color on Glossy or Matte cardstock with edge-to-edge full-bleed printing — margins only appear if they're in your original artwork. Parents, graphic designers, photographers, and business owners across the country have made our holiday cards part of their seasonal tradition, season after season. All cards are printed in the United States on sustainably sourced cover stock.

Want a different size for your seasonal sleigh? Explore more sizes in our invitations and notecards collection.

Flat or Folded? Pick Your Holiday Style

Holiday cards come in two flavors, and both have their fans:

• Flat 5x7 holiday cards: Single-panel cards with the design front and center. The classic format for family photo cards, year-in-review snapshots, and bold seasonal artwork. What you see is what hits the fridge.
• Folded 5x7 holiday cards: Double-panel cards with a center fold and interior writing space. The right pick when you want to write a personal greeting inside, send year-end recaps, or include a printed message alongside your design.

Quick tip: If your design is photo-driven and the photo is the message, go flat. If you want room for "Happy Holidays from the [Family Name]" plus a handwritten note inside, go folded.

Matching Envelopes for 5x7 Holiday Cards

Pair your 5x7 holiday cards with our Matching Envelopes, sized automatically to fit your card order. Three classic colors that play nicely with any holiday palette:

• White — Clean, classic, and snow-day perfect. Pairs with any holiday design.
• Natural — Soft off-white with a warm, refined tone. Beautiful for elegant winter greetings and Hanukkah cards.
• Kraft — Earthy brown craft paper finish. A favorite for rustic holiday vibes, woodland themes, and modern minimalist designs.

Envelopes are sold separately so you can pick the color that fits your design. Add Matching Envelopes to your cart along with your holiday card order — we'll size them automatically. Volume pricing applies, so the per-envelope cost goes down as your guest list goes up.

Note: We're currently offering envelopes in our three most popular colors while we work on rebuilding our extended lineup. Additional envelope colors will be added soon. For special color requests this holiday season, email contact@printkeg.com.

Best Uses for 5x7 Holiday Cards

Make your holiday greetings memorable. These cards aren't just for one holiday or one occasion — the 5x7 size is the workhorse of the season:

• Christmas Cards: Send warm wishes to family, friends, and clients. Trees, lights, snowflakes, sweaters, dogs in antlers — anything goes.
• Hanukkah Cards: Celebrate the Festival of Lights with beautifully designed greetings for the eight nights and beyond.
• New Year Cards: Skip the December rush and send "Happy New Year" greetings in January — gratitude and good wishes never go out of season.
• Holiday Party Invitations: Office parties, ugly sweater contests, cookie exchanges, Friendsgiving, New Year's Eve gatherings.
• Holiday Thank-You Cards: Show appreciation for gifts, hospitality, year-end bonuses, or another year of customer support.
• Family Photo Cards: The classic. Feature this year's family lineup — kids, partners, pets, the new puppy, the grown-up kid home from college.
• Corporate Greetings: Impress clients, customers, and partners with a professional seasonal card that feels warmer than an email blast.
• Diwali, Eid, Lunar New Year & More: Celebrate the cultural and religious holidays your family observes — full-color printing brings any tradition to life.
• Custom Art or DIY Cards: Perfect for artists, illustrators, and crafters wanting to turn original artwork into a seasonal product for friends or sales.

Holiday Card Timing: When to Order

A little holiday math: production takes about 1–2 business days, plus shipping (typically 3–5 business days for standard delivery). To get cards in your hands with time to address, sign, and mail before the holidays, count back roughly 2–3 weeks from the date you want recipients to receive them.

• Receive by mid-December: Order by late November.
• Sending Hanukkah cards: Hanukkah dates vary year to year — order at least 2 weeks before the first night.
• New Year cards: Order in mid-December for January delivery.
• Cutting it close? Rush production is available — email us before ordering to confirm timing.

Pro tip: Photographers and parents — get your photo session done early. The biggest reason holiday card orders run late isn't printing; it's waiting for the family photo to be ready.

Choosing the Right Holiday Card Size

Not married to 5x7? We've got holiday-friendly sizes across the lineup:

• 3.5x5 Mini Greeting Cards — Compact, charming, and budget-friendly. Great for small mailing lists or supplemental cards.
• 4.25x5.5 (A2) Greeting Cards — The classic mid-size folded card. A go-to for traditional holiday greetings.
• 5x7 Holiday Cards (this product) — The most popular size for photo cards, family greetings, and corporate holiday mailings.

File Setup for 5x7 Holiday Cards

• Document size (flat): 5.25" × 7.25" (includes 0.125" bleed on all sides)
• Document size (folded): 10.25" × 7.25" flat (includes 0.125" bleed on all sides)
• Final size: 5" × 7"
• Resolution: 300 DPI at final print size
• Color mode: CMYK
• Accepted formats: PDF (preferred), PNG, JPG, TIFF
• Bleed: 0.125" on all sides for full-bleed designs
• Safe zone: Keep important text and elements (names, dates, "Happy Holidays") at least 0.125" inside the trim line so nothing gets clipped.

Need help preparing your file? Our team reviews every order before printing — if something looks off (low resolution, off-center designs, missing bleed), we'll reach out before sending it to press.

5x7 Holiday Card FAQ

What size envelope does a 5x7 holiday card need?

5x7 holiday cards fit standard A7 envelopes (5.25" x 7.25"). When you add our Matching Envelopes to your cart, we automatically pair the right envelope size with your card order — you only choose the color.

Should I order flat or folded holiday cards?

Choose flat if your design is the focal point — family photo cards, bold seasonal artwork, or single-panel "Happy Holidays" designs. Choose folded if you want interior writing space for handwritten greetings, year-end recaps, or printed messages alongside your design. Both come in 5x7 size and pair with the same A7 envelopes.

Can I include family photos on my holiday cards?

Absolutely — photo cards are one of the most popular uses for our 5x7 holiday cards. For best results, use high-resolution photos (300 DPI at print size) in CMYK color mode. Our team reviews every file before printing and will reach out if your photos need adjustments to print their best.

How late can I order holiday cards and still get them in time?

Production runs about 1–2 business days, plus shipping. For standard mid-December delivery, order by late November to be comfortable. If you're ordering closer to the holidays, rush production is available — email contact@printkeg.com before placing your order to confirm timing.

Are holiday cards more expensive to mail?

5x7 cards in standard A7 envelopes typically qualify for standard letter-rate postage in the United States, but rates depend on weight and current USPS pricing. Heavy cardstocks or thick envelopes (with multiple inserts) may need extra postage. Confirm with your local post office before mailing a large batch — there's nothing worse than holiday cards bouncing back in January.