Best Days to Send Promotional Texts

• Tuesday – Thursday (Top Performers)
  • Midweek is when people are most responsive and settled into routines.
• Saturday (Secondary Option)
  • Works well for retail, restaurants, and weekend promotions.
• Avoid:
  • Sunday (low engagement, personal/family time)
  • Monday mornings (people catching up on work)

Best Times of Day

• Late Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • People are awake, settled, and checking their phones.
• Early Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Good for reminders and limited-time offers.
• Early Evening: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Ideal for promotions tied to dinner, shopping, or after-work decisions.

Timing Based on Business Type

• Restaurants
  • 10:30 AM – Lunch promos
  • 4:30 PM – Dinner specials
• Retail
  • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Service Businesses (appointments, home services)
  • 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Important Best Practices

• Send no earlier than 9 AM and no later than 8 PM
• Keep messages short and clear
• Include a clear call to action
• Avoid sending too frequently (2–4 times per month is a good baseline)
• Match timing to urgency (flash sale vs. general promo)

Pro Tip (High Impact)

If you want stronger results, align your message with behavior:

• Send lunch deals before lunch
• Send weekend sales on Friday afternoon
• Send reminders 1–2 hours before decision time