Printable 8-Week Moving Timeline
Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
An 8-week countdown that paces every moving task so the work never piles up in the final days.
- 8 To 6 Weeks Out: Set a budget and get 3 quotes, Book your mover or truck, Start decluttering room by room, Create a moving binder
- 5 To 3 Weeks Out: Order packing supplies, File USPS change of address, Schedule utility transfers, Pack rarely used rooms
- 2 Weeks Out: Confirm the mover and details, Pack most of the house, Update remaining accounts, Arrange care for kids or pets
- 1 Week And Move Day: Pack a first-night box, Defrost and clean the fridge, Do a final walkthrough, Read the inventory before signing
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