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October 15, 2026

Holiday season delivery schedule

If you plan on releasing content on Apple Music and the iTunes Store between November 27, 2026, and January 1, 2027, remember to check the following delivery deadlines

Release Date Delivery Deadline
November 27, 2026 November 20, 2026
December 4, 2026 November 27, 2026
December 11, 2026 December 4, 2026
December 18, 2026 December 11, 2026
December 25, 2026 December 18, 2026
January 1, 2027 December 25, 2026

Music delivered after these deadlines may not be available on the desired release date.

Due to the high volume of deliveries and updates we receive during this time of year, we do not recommend making changes between December 17 and December 25, 2026. Make sure to submit any important content, pricing changes, or clearance changes by the respective deadlines.