Moving day checklist
Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team
Moving day is about execution, not decision-making. Have the plan written down and follow it.
- Phase: 7:00 AM — Coffee, last shower, breakfast
- Phase: 8:00 AM — Movers or helpers arrive
- Phase: 8:30 AM — Load heaviest items first
- Phase: 11:00 AM — Break, snacks, drinks
- Phase: 1:00 PM — Final walkthrough old home
- Phase: 2:00 PM — Drive to new home
- Phase: 3:00 PM — Unload, place by room labels
- Phase: 6:00 PM — Verify inventory, sign + tip
The 24 hours of moving day itself.
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