A full-size sign on the door is essential, but customers often notice information best when it sits right in front of them at the till. This 4 x 6 inch counter card puts your holiday hours exactly where people pay, wait, and chat. A cream card with a thin green rounded border has a fir branch with berries and a pine cone tucked into the top left corner and a holly sprig in the bottom right. Holiday appears in red script with HOURS in spaced green capitals below. Five compact rows list December 24, December 25, December 26, December 31, and January 1 with their hours, closed days in red, and Thank you for shopping local! Close the card in red italics.
Why Use a Counter Card for Holiday Hours
Customers at the till have a moment to read while their purchase is processed. A small card beside the card reader reminds them of your holiday hours, prompting them to plan their next visit. Staff can also point to it when customers ask about Christmas Eve.
The 4 x 6 Inch Format
At 4 x 6 inches, the card fits standard photo frames, acrylic sign holders, and table tent stands. It is the same size as a standard photo print, so you can print it at photo kiosks or on photo paper at home.
Editing the Compact Hours Rows
Each row has a short date on the left and hours on the right, with a dotted line beneath. Click the text to change it. Keep dates short, such as Dec 24, to fit the small card.
The Fir and Holly Corners
A fir branch with berries and a pine cone fills the top left corner, and a holly sprig balances the bottom right. Both are editable stickers that you can resize, move, or delete.
Using Photo Frames and Sign Holders
Slip the printed card into a 4 x 6 inch photo frame or a clear acrylic holder. A small frame looks smart on a counter, reception desk, or restaurant table.
Table Tent Cards for Restaurants
Restaurants and cafes can place cards on every table. Diners read them while waiting for food, and many will book their holiday meal or note your New Year’s Eve hours.
Printing 4 x 6 Cards
Download a PDF and print on 4 x 6 inch card, or print several cards on US Letter paper and trim them. Photo paper gives a glossy finish, while matte card looks more natural.
Handing Out Cards With Purchases
You can tuck a card into shopping bags or delivery boxes during December. Customers take the hours home and pin them to the fridge, which keeps your business in mind.
Counter Card Colour Options
The cream, green and red palette is traditional. Change the border and title colours to match your brand, or switch to navy and silver for a winter look.
Counter Cards for Salons and Clinics
Salons, spas and clinics can place the card at reception and on each workstation. Clients reading the hours while sitting in the chair can book their next appointment before the holidays.
Counter Cards for Hotels and Guest Houses
Hotels can place cards in rooms or at reception showing restaurant, bar, and spa holiday hours. Guests appreciate knowing when facilities are open during their stay.
Matching the Counter Card to Your Door Sign
For a consistent look, use the same hours and colours on your door sign and social posts. Our category includes larger holiday hours signs that pair well with this small card.
Updating Cards Each Season
Save the design and update it for Thanksgiving, Easter, or summer hours. Small cards are quick to reprint whenever your hours change.
Counter Cards for Market Stalls and Craft Fairs
Stallholders at Christmas markets and craft fairs can place a small card on the table showing when the stall trades and when the online shop takes final Christmas orders. Visitors who cannot buy on the day can still find you later.
Counter Cards With a QR Code
Space is tight on a 4 x 6 card, but a small QR code in the empty corner can link to your full hours page, online shop, or booking system. Use the QR tool in the editor, keep the code at least 1.2 inches wide, and test it with a phone before printing a batch.
Counter Card Questions
Can I print it on US Letter?
Yes. Print several cards per sheet and trim them.
Can I add more rows?
Yes, though five or six rows fit best on the small card.
Can I fit it in a photo frame?
Yes. It fits standard 4 x 6 inch frames.
Counter Cards for Bakeries and Butchers
Bakeries and butchers take many Christmas orders at the counter. A card showing holiday hours and the last day for Christmas orders, placed beside the order book, helps customers choose a collection time that fits your schedule. Staff can point to the card while writing the order, which keeps conversations quick during the busiest weeks.
Counter Cards for Libraries and Front Desks
Libraries, leisure centres and offices can place the card on service desks. Visitors returning books or booking classes see the holiday hours at the moment they plan their next visit, which reduces questions at the desk.
Counter Cards in Gift Bags
Tucking a counter card into each gift bag in December is a cheap and effective reminder. Customers who receive gifts bought from your shop may also see the card and visit for returns or exchanges after Christmas, which brings new faces through the door in January.
Counter Cards for Pharmacies and Opticians
Pharmacies and opticians can place the card beside the collection counter, where patients wait for prescriptions or glasses. Adding the refill or collection deadline as an extra row helps patients plan before the holiday closures begin.
Small Card, Big Help
Update your hours, print a few cards, and place them where customers pay and wait. A small holiday hours counter card is a simple way to keep everyone informed.
