When Should Christmas Lights Come Down?

There's no hard rule for when holiday lights need to come off your house, but there's a practical window most North County homeowners land on — especially if a professional crew is handling takedown for you.

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The Recommended Schedule

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Most professional installations are removed in early-to-mid January, once the holiday season has wrapped and before HOA or neighborhood norms start to feel it's overdue.

• Right after New Year's: Common for homeowners who want the exterior back to normal quickly

• Mid-January: The most common window for full-service takedown scheduling

• HOA considerations: Some communities have their own guidelines on how long displays can stay up — worth checking if you're in an HOA