Choosing the best day to move is one of the most important decisions you'll make when you move house. The day of the week you pick affects moving companies' availability, pricing, and how smoothly your moving date goes. A weekday is often easier to book and cheaper, making it the right time to move for those who can work it around their work schedules, while weekends suit others who can't. Either way, locking in your booking early and planning ahead ensures a smoother moving day and a quicker, less stressful arrival at your new house.
Here’s how to choose the best moving day for you—whether you're aiming for speed, savings, or zero stress.
Weekday Moves: Quiet Elevators, Better Access
Weekdays (Monday–Thursday) are often the smoothest option, especially if you're moving in or out of:
- High-rise condos
- Office towers
- Strata-managed buildings
Why?
- Elevators are easier to book: Fewer people are moving, which means you're more likely to get exclusive access or a reserved time slot.
- Property managers are available: Most building staff work weekdays, making it easier to get parking approvals, freight elevator keys, or last-minute help.
- Movers have more availability: Weekdays are less in-demand, which means more flexible scheduling and often faster crew availability.
If your schedule allows, weekday moves tend to be less rushed and more efficient—and that can reduce overall move time and costs.
Weekend Moves: Convenience vs. Competition
Weekends (especially Saturdays) are popular for good reason:
- You don’t need to take time off work
- Kids and pets can be elsewhere for the day
- You have Sunday to settle in
But here’s the trade-off:
- Elevator bookings are limited or unavailable
- Higher demand = fewer time slots
- Traffic around Vancouver’s residential zones can spike mid-day
If you’re moving on a weekend, BBX recommends:
- Booking 4–6 weeks in advance
- Confirming elevator access and move-in restrictions with your strata or landlord
- Starting early to beat the afternoon rush
Commercial Moves: After-Hours or Overnight
If you're relocating a business, the best move time often isn’t a day at all—it’s after-hours.
At BBX, we specialize in:
- Evening and overnight moves
- Weekend commercial relocations
- Phased moves across multiple days or departments
This approach keeps your business running without disruption. We coordinate directly with your ops team and building management to ensure access, power, and security are all handled.
Pro Tip: Mid-Week, Mid-Month
Statistically, the least busy (and often cheapest) times to move are:
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Mid-month dates (10th–20th)
Most people move on weekends or around the 1st and 30th—so moving mid-week and mid-month often means:
- Lower pricing
- More flexibility
- Easier elevator and loading access
What’s the Best Day to Move House in Vancouver?
The best day to move in Vancouver is the one that works for you—but here’s our cheat sheet:
| Your Priority | BBX Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Speed & Access | Weekday (Mon–Thurs), mid-month |
| Convenience | Saturday (book early!) |
| Office / Warehouse Move | After-hours or phased weekday plan |
| Budget-Friendly | Tuesday or Wednesday |
No matter which of the days to move you settle on, a solid checklist keeps everything on track. Arrange your utility transfers ahead of time so everything is ready when you move into a new home, and give yourself enough time to unpack and settle in comfortably. Whether you move to a new place mid-week or on a weekend, BBX Moving works around your work schedules to make it happen. Contact us to confirm your booking with a mover you can count on.
