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It’s that time of year again! Apple Music has announced its annual holiday delivery deadlines for 2026. If you’re planning to release music on Apple Music or the iTunes Store between late November 2026 and early January 2027, make sure to keep the following dates in mind.<\/p>\n

Here are the official Apple Music Holiday Delivery Deadlines 2026\/2027<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Release Date<\/th>\nApple Delivery Deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
November 27, 2026<\/td>\nNovember 20, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December 4, 2026<\/td>\nNovember 27, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December 11, 2026<\/td>\nDecember 4, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December 18, 2026<\/td>\nDecember 11, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
December 25, 2026<\/td>\nDecember 18, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
January 1, 2027<\/td>\nDecember 25, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Important: Submit Your Release to recordJet Well in Advance!<\/h3>\n

Please make sure your release is submitted to recordJet as early as possible before the Apple Delivery Deadline<\/strong> (right-hand column). This allows enough time for our quality checks, potential questions and any additional corrections that may be needed.<\/p>\n

Important:<\/strong> If your release reaches us less than 14 days before the respective Apple Delivery Deadline, we cannot guarantee that your music will be available on your intended release date.<\/p>\n

Apple Music also points out that music delivered after the deadlines listed above may not be available on the desired release date.<\/p>\n

Please Note: Limited Changes During the Holiday Season<\/h3>\n

Due to the high volume of music deliveries and updates during the holiday season, Apple Music recommends avoiding changes between December 17 and December 25, 2026<\/strong>, whenever possible.<\/p>\n

Any important content updates, pricing changes or clearance changes should therefore be submitted before the respective deadlines.<\/p>\n

Please note:<\/strong> All dates in the table refer to Pacific Standard Time (PST). recordJet operates in Central European Time (CET).<\/p>\n

Our tip:<\/strong> Give yourself a little extra time when planning your releases towards the end of the year. This helps avoid unnecessary stress and increases the chances of your music going live on Apple Music and the iTunes Store right on schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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