Diwali service notice, 7–15 November 2026

iWishBag celebrates the festival of lights

Let there be
a little more light.

Happy Diwali. Wishing you brighter beginnings,
warm gatherings, and a home full of joy.

Devotional illustration of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha with lit diyas

WITH LOVE, iWishBag

Plan your holiday shopping

Here’s what to expect.

07—15NOVEMBER 2026

Paused for the holiday

  • Assisted quotes

    Price estimates that need a team member’s help.

  • Human customer support

    Replies and assistance from our support team.

  • Deliveries to Nepal

    Delivery to customers in Nepal is paused.

  • Deliveries to India

    Delivery to customers in India is paused.

Open as usual

  • Automatic quotes

    Get an instant price estimate online.

  • Purchases

    We continue buying items from stores for your orders.

  • AI customer support

    Our AI assistant remains available to answer questions.

  • Warehouses

    Our warehouses continue receiving and handling packages.

  • Dispatch

    We continue sending packages onward from our warehouses. Deliveries to customers in Nepal and India remain paused.

  • Deliveries to all other destinations

    Deliveries outside Nepal and India continue as usual.

Only the services listed as paused are affected.
AI support is available throughout the holiday.

Prohibited and restricted items

Items we cannot ship

The following items are prohibited on all routes and cannot be purchased or shipped through iWishBag under any circumstances:

  • Hazardous materials -- Flammable liquids, gases, explosives, corrosives, radioactive materials
  • Weapons -- Firearms, ammunition, knives (over legal limit), tasers, replicas that resemble real weapons
  • Counterfeit goods -- Fake branded items, pirated media, unlicensed replicas
  • Illegal substances -- Narcotics, controlled drugs, drug paraphernalia
  • Live animals and plants -- Without proper import permits (which we do not process)
  • Perishable food -- Fresh food, frozen items, or anything requiring cold chain
  • Currency and financial instruments -- Cash, bonds, bearer instruments

Restricted items (may vary by destination)

These items can sometimes be shipped but face restrictions depending on the destination country:

  • Electronics with large lithium batteries -- Some carriers restrict lithium battery sizes. Small batteries (phones, laptops) are usually fine.
  • Cosmetics and perfumes -- Alcohol-based perfumes may be restricted on air routes. Some countries restrict certain cosmetic ingredients.
  • Food supplements and vitamins -- Regulations vary widely. Some countries require special import permits.
  • Medicines and pharmaceuticals -- Prescription medicines typically cannot be imported. Over-the-counter items depend on the destination country.
  • Alcohol and tobacco -- Heavy duties and quantity limits apply in most countries. Some countries prohibit imports entirely.
  • Seeds and agricultural products -- Most countries restrict import of seeds, soil, and plant material.

Not sure if your item qualifies?

Share the product link with us before ordering. We will verify whether the item can be shipped to your country and flag any restrictions or additional costs.

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