Why Offer a Delivery Date / Shipping Calendar?

Customer BenefitMerchant BenefitPicks a convenient delivery or pickup dayFewer “Where’s my order?” ticketsInstantly sees unavailable datesZero manual back-and-forth to rescheduleFeels in control → higher conversionCorrect ship-dates mean fewer returns & refunds

Common Use-Cases We See

1. Fresh & Perishable Goods – bakeries, meal kits, florists

2. Local Delivery – same-day couriers inside a city radius

3. B2B & Wholesale – scheduled pallet drops, trade events

4. Holiday-Sensitive Retail – gifts that must arrive on a specific day

5. Large or Fragile Items – furniture, artwork, custom builds that need prep-time

If you recognise yourself in any of those, a calendar is now table stakes.

Step-by-Step Guide (5 Minutes)

1. Install Flare from the Shopify App Store

• Click Add app → Install.

• Flare auto-detects your active Shipping Zones and methods.

2. Choose Where the Calendar Appears

• Global (all shipping methods) – great for single-carrier stores.

• Selective (specific methods like Local Delivery) – perfect when you only want the calendar for certain options.

3. Set Lead-Times & Cut-Offs

SettingExamplePreparation time“Fresh cakes need 2 days”Order cut-off“Orders after 2 PM roll to the next day”Business days only“No Sunday dispatch”

4. Block Out Dates Automatically

• Add public holidays in one click (UK, US, CA, AU presets).

• Blacklist custom ranges like stock-takes or shop refits.

• Disable weekends or specific weekdays.

5. Test & Launch

1. Go to your storefront.

2. Add a product to cart → Checkout.

3. Choose a shipping method with the calendar.

4. Pick a date—you’ll see unavailable ones greyed out.

5. Place a test order to ensure the date flows into Order Notes or the “Delivery date” metafield.

Pro Tips for Going Live

TipWhy It MattersRename the field label (“🎁 Select your delivery date 👇”)Boosts uptake—customers notice the emoji & clear promptAdd a tooltip explaining cut-offsPrevents confusion when the next-day slot disappears after 2 PMSend the chosen date to fulfilment apps (ShipStation, ShippingEasy)Ensures warehouse staff respect the schedule automaticallyShow the selected date on your Order Confirmation emailReinforces trust & reduces WISMO* tickets

*Where-Is-My-Order

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this replace Shopify’s built-in “estimated delivery” badges?
A: Yes. Flare hides them (or rewrites them) so customers only see the date they just picked.

Q: We ship only on Mondays and Wednesdays. Can the calendar reflect that?
A: Absolutely. In the Availability tab, tick Monday & Wednesday, leave other weekdays blank.

Q: Can I offer different calendars for Standard vs Express shipping?
A: Yes—assign separate “Calendar Profiles” to each shipping rate. Express can have shorter lead-time and later cut-off.

Q: What happens if a customer changes their shipping method in checkout?
A: The calendar reloads instantly and validates the new rules, preventing invalid dates.

Ready to Give Customers the Delivery Experience They Expect?

👉 Install Flare – Delivery Date Picker (Free plan available) and launch your checkout calendar today—no code, no headaches, just happier customers and fewer support tickets.