Christmas Flowers in Spain: Last Delivery Dates and Gift Ideas
You can send Christmas flowers to Spain from abroad, and a local florist will hand-deliver them to any address in the country. For Christmas Day 2026, which falls on a Friday, the safe last order date is Monday, December 21, because there are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays. Orders must be placed before midnight Spain time.
Can I send Christmas flowers to Spain from abroad?
Yes. FlowersSpain accepts orders from any country. You place the order online, pay in USD by an international Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or by PayPal, and a local florist in Spain delivers. The service covers all of Spain, including big cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville, plus 22 more city pages.
If you have never ordered from outside Spain before, the step-by-step guide on how to send flowers to Spain from abroad covers the basics.
What is the last date to order Christmas flowers for delivery in Spain?
The safest last order date is Monday, December 21, 2026. The site advises ordering at least two to three days ahead for holidays, and that gives your family a clear window before Christmas Eve. Use the table below to plan around the closed days.
| Date (2026) | Day | What it means for your order |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, December 21 | Monday | Recommended last order for Christmas Eve delivery |
| Wednesday, December 23 | Wednesday | Latest possible order, placed before midnight Spain time for next-day delivery on Thursday, December 24. Little margin for error. |
| Thursday, December 24 | Thursday | Next-day delivery would fall on Friday, December 25, a public holiday, so this is too late |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day | No deliveries |
Exact delivery time slots are not guaranteed, but you can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions and the florist will try to meet it.
Why does Christmas Day 2026 fall on a delivery gap?
Delivery runs next day from Monday to Saturday for orders placed before midnight local time. There are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays, so the usual one-day chain breaks around Christmas. In 2026, Sunday, December 20 is closed, and Friday, December 25 is closed, which leaves Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, as the only practical day before the holiday.
Time zones matter too. Midnight in Spain is 6 p.m. Eastern in New York and 11 p.m. in London during December. An order that feels like it is still Wednesday for you may already count as Thursday in Spain.
Orders placed before midnight on Friday, December 25 would fall under the normal schedule for Saturday, December 26. That is after Christmas, so use it only as a backup.
Which flowers suit Christmas in Spain?
For a classic look, red and white work well, and the Divine Long Stem Red and White is one option in the catalog. For a host who already has plenty of flowers, the Ivory Purity Bowl is a calmer choice. Browse the full range in the flowers category, which includes 152 bouquets, arrangements and plants.
Bouquets in the catalog range from USD 63.24 to USD 172.49, and there is a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee. Optional add-ons include a box of chocolates, a glass vase, a plush teddy bear, a greeting card, balloons and a wine bottle. Cakes and food hampers are not sold, so a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine are the nearest options for a Nochebuena table.
The poinsettia, called flor de Pascua in Spanish, is one of the plants most associated with Christmas, and it is a common sight in Spain at this time of year. It is native to Mexico, as the poinsettia article on Wikipedia explains. Check the plant options in the flowers category before you order, since the catalog is built mostly around bouquets and arrangements.
What should I write on a Christmas card for a family in Spain?
Every order includes a free printed card, so keep the message short and warm. A simple option is ¡Feliz Navidad! Nos acordamos mucho de vosotros. Un abrazo desde [your country]. If your family uses the usual phrase for the season, ¡Felices Fiestas! works for the whole holiday period, and ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! suits a message sent for January.
Some families in Spain open gifts on Nochebuena, while others wait for Día de Reyes on January 6. A card that mentions the holidays in general covers both. Add a line about missing them, since that is usually the part a parent or grandparent reads twice.
How do I order and pay from the US, UK, Canada or Europe?
The ordering process is the same from any country:
- Choose a bouquet or plant on flowersspain.com and add any optional extras.
- Enter the recipient's name, full street address and a phone number, so the florist can coordinate the delivery.
- Write the preferred delivery time in the instructions, knowing it is not guaranteed.
- Add your card message, which is free.
- Pay in USD by international credit or debit card or by PayPal. EUR and GBP amounts are shown for reference only, so check your bank's conversion rate if you want the exact cost in your own currency.
To make sure the flowers arrive before Christmas, place your order on flowersspain.com by Monday, December 21, 2026. Check Valencia or another city page if you want to confirm coverage for a specific town, then pay and confirm your card message before the midnight cutoff in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Does FlowersSpain deliver on Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve falls on Thursday, December 24, 2026, which is inside the Monday to Saturday delivery schedule. The site does not guarantee a set time slot, so you can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions, but the florist will only try to meet it. Ordering by Monday, December 21 gives the most room.
How much does it cost to send Christmas flowers to Spain?
Bouquets start at USD 63.24 and the catalog goes up to USD 172.49, with a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee on every order. Prices are charged in USD, and EUR and GBP amounts are shown for reference only. Optional add-ons such as chocolates or a wine bottle are priced separately.
Can I send a cake or chocolates to Spain for Christmas?
Cakes, food hampers and other non-floral gifts are not sold on the site. A box of chocolates is available as an optional add-on to a flower order, along with a glass vase, a plush teddy bear, a greeting card, balloons and a wine bottle. Add-ons are chosen when you place the order.
Does every order include a card with a message?
Yes. Every order includes a free printed card message, so you can write your own greeting when you order from abroad. Write the message at checkout so it is printed and delivered with the flowers. Keep the wording clear, since the florist prints it as you wrote it.