When to Book Movers for Thanksgiving Week in 2025
Planning a move around Thanksgiving in the Bay Area? You’ll be juggling holiday travel, tricky parking, and unpredictable fall weather—so timing is everything. Here’s your locally tuned guide to booking movers for Thanksgiving week 2025, crafted by One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc., your trusted San Francisco moving company.
Key Dates: Thanksgiving Week 2025 at a Glance
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The busiest moving dates will be:
- Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23 (weekend before)
- Wednesday, November 26 (day before Thanksgiving)
- Friday, November 28 (Black Friday)
- Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 (weekend after)
How far in advance should I book movers for Thanksgiving week?
Short answer: 4–8 weeks. For Thanksgiving week 2025, aim to reserve your Bay Area movers by late September to mid-October. If you need a weekend slot or have a larger residential move, book 6–8 weeks out. Smaller, single-item or apartment moves might be fine at 3–4 weeks, but availability tightens quickly as the holiday nears. We do offer same day pack and move and emergency moving when feasible, but these depend on day-of capacity and permits.
Why Thanksgiving Week Requires Extra Planning in the Bay Area
- Parking permits: In San Francisco, temporary no-parking signs may be required for the truck. These permits take time to secure through SFMTA, especially in dense areas like SOMA, Mission Bay, and the Inner Sunset.
- Elevators and loading docks: High-rises in Downtown SF, Oakland, and South San Francisco often require elevator reservations that fill up near holidays.
- Traffic surges: Expect heavier traffic on the Bay Bridge, US-101, I-880, and I-280, plus retail hubs like Stonestown Galleria, Hillsdale, and Bay Street Emeryville on Black Friday.
- Weather: Late November can bring rain and wind from Daly City to San Rafael; plan for covered pathways and extra padding for belongings.
- College and corporate schedules: Stanford, UC Berkeley, and tech campuses in Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Cupertino slow down during the week, but building staffing and access rules may change—confirm ahead.
Recommended Booking Timelines by Move Type
- Residential moves (homes and apartments): 6–8 weeks before your date, especially for the weekend before or after Thanksgiving.
- Apartment moving in San Francisco, Oakland, and Daly City: 4–6 weeks, plus building COI and elevator reservations.
- Single item and small moves (sofas, mattresses, treadmills): 3–4 weeks; earlier if you want a late afternoon slot or have tight stairwells.
- Same building moving: 2–4 weeks; coordinate elevator lockouts and loading zones with your building.
- Small office moves in SF, South San Francisco, or Burlingame: 6 weeks, with COIs and building access approvals.
- Loading and unloading rental trucks and PODS: 3–4 weeks; confirm street clearance and container placement rules.
- Storage moves (Livermore, San Leandro, San Rafael, etc.): 4 weeks; storage facilities may have holiday hours.
Smart Scheduling Tips to Save Time and Stress
- Choose midweek mornings: Tuesday or Wednesday morning of Thanksgiving week typically beats Friday or weekend congestion.
- Secure permits early: If you need a San Francisco temporary no-parking permit, start the process at least two weeks in advance.
- Build in buffer time: Rain or traffic can slow progress; allow extra time for elevator waits and holiday shoppers.
- Label and stage: Use color-coded labels by room and set aside essentials so you can settle in faster after the move.
Why One Big Man & One Big Truck
Since 1983, we’ve moved San Francisco and the greater Bay Area with honesty, simplicity, and hard work. Our trained team handles residential moves, apartment moving services, same building moving, small office moves, loading and unloading rental trucks and PODS, storage moves, and even same day pack and move when available. We serve San Francisco, Brisbane, Colma, Daly City, South San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, San Leandro, Livermore, Alameda, San Rafael, Pleasanton, Union City, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Ramon, Cupertino, Petaluma, San Bruno, Novato, Pleasant Hill, Burlingame, San Carlos, and nearby communities.
Book Your Thanksgiving Week 2025 Move Now
Lock in your preferred date before holiday calendars fill up. Contact One Big Man & One Big Truck Moving Co. Inc. to reserve your Bay Area move and get a free estimate. Visit us to schedule or reach out for guidance on permits, building requirements, and the right crew size for your home or office. Let us make your Thanksgiving week move smooth, efficient, and stress-free.
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