Holiday jobs near me: flexible work through January

Many temporary holiday jobs follow the same schedule. You start before Thanksgiving, work through December and finish in early January. That may be a good fit if you want a set end date. If you want to keep working after the holidays, look for flexible work that continues into January.

Lugg is an on-demand moving and delivery service with two ways to work. You can drive with a qualifying pickup truck, cargo van or box truck. You can also work as a moving helper with a smartphone and the ability to lift. You choose the blocks of time you want to work. Lugg calls each block a slot. The work can continue after Christmas.

Can you find holiday work with Lugg near you?

Yes, Lugg offers holiday moving and delivery work in more than 4,000 U.S. cities and 8,000 ZIP codes. Available holiday work varies by city, role and time of year. The sign-up form tells you whether Lugg operates near you and which roles are available.

Do you need your own vehicle for holiday work with Lugg?

No, you don't need a qualifying vehicle to work with Lugg. Drivers need one, but moving helpers do not. Choose the role that fits what you have.

If you own a pickup truck, cargo van or box truck

Drivers earn different amounts based on their vehicle. Pickup truck drivers average $28 per hour. Cargo van drivers average $32, XL van drivers $37, box truck drivers $42 and Box+ drivers $47 per hour. Tips are extra. These are averages across Lugg, not guaranteed starting rates.

Drivers must be 21 or older and bring a qualifying vehicle, insurance and basic moving equipment. No CDL is required. Drive for Lugg has the complete vehicle, equipment and onboarding requirements.

If you don't have a vehicle

You work as a moving helper. Moving helpers average $18 per hour, plus tips. You must be 18 or older, have a smartphone and be able to lift up to 125 lbs. The moving helper page lists the current requirements, and how to become a Lugg helper explains the work in full.

Is the holiday season busy for Luggers?

Yes, holiday work stays active for Luggers through November and December. In 2025, Luggers worked almost the same total number of hours in both months.

Does work with Lugg continue after Christmas?

Yes, moving and delivery work with Lugg can continue after Christmas and into January. Across the last two winter seasons, total Lugger hours held steady from December into January.

Many seasonal jobs end on a set date. Lugg does not have a set end date. Luggers are independent contractors who choose the slots they want to work. After the holidays, you can keep the same schedule, work only on weekends, choose a different flexible work schedule, or take January off.

When should you sign up for holiday work?

Sign up with Lugg as soon as possible for the best chance to start working during the holiday season. The sign-up form takes about two minutes, and most approved Luggers are activated within a week.

What does holiday moving and delivery work look like?

Holiday moving and delivery work with Lugg is local, hands-on work helping people move big items around your city. Completed Lugg bookings from the 2024–25 and 2025–26 holiday seasons included store deliveries, furniture and TV moves, and holiday decorations going into and out of storage.

Some holiday jobs are especially memorable. When asked about one, a Lugger in San Francisco answered in four words: "Delivering the Christmas tree."

Choose your role before Thanksgiving

Your role depends on whether you have a qualifying vehicle. Drivers bring a pickup truck, cargo van or box truck. Moving helpers need a phone and the ability to lift. Either role can continue into January or stop after the holidays.

Sign up to work with Lugg. The form takes about two minutes, and it will show whether Lugg is available near you and which role fits you.