What Day of the Week Is Best to Move On?

Moving is always a bit of a juggle—there are logistics, costs, availability and stress of timing to consider. One key decision that can save you money, hassle and make the process smoother is which day of the week you schedule your move. Here’s a breakdown of what to consider, and why certain days tend to be better than others when you’re working with a mover like Cowboy Moving & Storage in Englewood, CO.

Why the Day Matters

1. Demand and Pricing

   The busier the day, the more likely prices will be higher (or more likely “surge”/premium hours). There’s also less flexibility if you move on a weekend or during “moving season” times (end of month, start of month, especially July/August). On less busy days, you have more room to negotiate, more availability and potentially lower rates.

   
   

2. Availability

   If you're trying to move on a Saturday or Sunday, some companies are either closed, have shorter hours or have limited crews. That means fewer available slots, which can push you into less ideal times (early morning, late afternoon) or force you to pay more for overtime/ extra labor.

   
   

3. Traffic, Permits and Rules

   Mornings on weekdays can be easier to navigate traffic (depending on your route), or get building management or HOA permissions quicker. On weekends, some building offices are closed, so moving in or out of condos/apartments may stall if you need access or service elevators.

   
   

4. Flexibility & Stress

   Moving in the middle of the week (Tuesday–Thursday) tends to give you more flexibility. If something goes wrong (truck delayed, weather, etc.), you’re less likely to run into deadline pressure (e.g. “must move by Sunday”) or pay premium weekend / holiday rates.

What Day is “Best” — General Rules of Thumb

• Midweek (Tuesday–Thursday): Usually the sweet spot. There’s less demand, more flexible scheduling, more staff availability and less traffic “competition.”

• Monday: Can work well. The crew is fresh (not already busy from the weekend), though some movers may still be catching up from weekend jobs.

• Friday: Riskier. Many folks want to move in before the weekend, so demand increases. Also, if something falls behind schedule, you risk spilling into weekend charges.

• Saturday (and Sunday): Can be more expensive and the hardest to schedule. There can also be challenges with services like building hours, management oversight. Good only if you must move then.

• Holidays/Month-Ends: Avoid these if possible—they tend to be peak moving times, highly booked, high prices and have more logistical headaches.

Cowboy Moving & Storage — Why They’re “The Recommended Mover” in Colorado

• History & Reputation: Cowboy Moving & Storage has been helping Coloradans move since 1968. They have built up decades of experience and a solid reputation.

• Full-Time Trained Staff: They don’t use day labor or contractors; instead, their movers are full-time employees who are background checked, drug tested and often have been with the company for many years.

• Wide Range of Services: Residential, commercial, specialty moving, packing and storage (mini-storage, container storage, “Load & Hold” trailers). If your move involves storage or staged pickup/delivery, they have infrastructure to support that.

• Customer Feedback & Accreditation: They are rated highly in customer reviews, have strong BBB (Better Business Bureau) standing.

How to Make Your Move As Easy As Possible

• Book as early as you can: give at least a couple of weeks of lead time if you can. That gives more chances for midweek slots.

• Shoot for a Wednesday or Thursday. Best trade-off of price/flexibility/ less hustle. If not possible, Monday is the next best.

• Avoid Friday if you can. If you must move Friday, try to do early in the day so crew has time, and you avoid overlapping into weekend rates or overtime.

• Make sure all your arrangements (building management, elevator reservations, parking, etc.) are planned ahead. Even Cowboy’s excellent service can’t overcome delays caused by unavailable access or missing permissions.

• If storage or “Load & Hold” is needed, plan that in—Cowboy has options for staging, container storage, etc., which may ease the timeline if your new place isn’t ready.

Talk To Cowboy Moving & Storage For Your Free Moving Quote

Choosing the right moving day can make a difference. For most people, midweek (Monday-through-Friday) offers the best balance of lower cost, better availability, and fewer last-minute complications. When you pair that with moving with a company like Cowboy Moving & Storage—which has decades of experience, trained full-time staff, solid reputation, and multiple service options—you give yourself the best chance for a smooth move.