Update: Many Christmas shipping deadlines have now passed. That said, Walmart, Best Buy, the Apple Store, and Kohl's are allowing you to make online purchases with same-day pickup. (Make sure to check your local cut-off times for in-store pickup). Likewise, Amazon can make same-day deliveries in select cities.
December is a chaotic month. Between holiday shopping and holiday parties, it's near-impossible to remember the Christmas shipping deadlines for every retailer. Fortunately, we can help.
From Amazon to Walmart, we're rounding up all of the major Christmas shipping deadlines you need to know as we race toward Christmas Eve. The good news is that many retailers are offering expedited shipping, curbside pickup, or same-day delivery. However, we recommend you make your purchases asap because many shipping deadlines have passed. In addition, inclement weather, stock shortages, and other unexpected events could easily derail your holiday purchases.
Need some help picking out the right gift? Make sure to check out our guide to the best Christmas deals and gift card deals this week.
Apple Store Christmas shipping deadlines
- Update: The Apple Store is now offering free next-day delivery for any in-stock Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, or Apple Watch. Most metro areas also qualify for same-day, two-hour delivery for $9. You can learn more at the Apple website (opens in new tab).
- iPhone SE / 12 deadline (opens in new tab):
by Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available) - iPhone 13 / 14 deadline (opens in new tab):
Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available) - Apple Watch deadline (opens in new tab):
by Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available) - iPad deadline (opens in new tab):
by Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available) - iMacs / Mac mini/ MacBooks (opens in new tab):
by Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available) - AirPods deadlines (opens in new tab):
by Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available) - HomePod mini (opens in new tab):
by Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available) - Apple TV deadlines (opens in new tab):
by Wednesday, December 21(in-store pickup available)
Walmart Christmas shipping deadlines
2-day shipping(opens in new tab): Wednesday, December 21 at 2 p.m. (local)- Express in 2 hours or less (opens in new tab): Friday, December 24 at 4 p.m. (local)
- Curbside pickup (opens in new tab): Friday, December 24 at 4 p.m. (local)
Amazon Christmas shipping deadlines
- Same-day delivery (opens in new tab): Saturday, December 24 (free for Prime members in select areas with $35 purchase; $2.99 for orders below $35)
- Same-day delivery (opens in new tab): Saturday, December 24 (grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh for Prime members)
- Estimated shipping times vary based on product type and delivery location.
Best Buy Christmas shipping deadlines
- Store pickup/curbside pickup (opens in new tab): by Saturday, December 24 at 5 p.m. local time
- Same-day delivery (opens in new tab): by Saturday, December 24 at 2 p.m. local time (check your local availability here (opens in new tab))
Kohl's Christmas shipping deadlines
- In-store pickup (opens in new tab): order online by Saturday, December 24 by 1 p.m. (local time) for pickup by 6 p.m.
Microsoft Christmas shipping deadlines
Free shipping(opens in new tab): Wednesday, December 21 at 11 a.m. (PT)
Dell Christmas shipping deadlines
Ground(opens in new tab): Wednesday, December 142-day(opens in new tab): Tuesday, December 20Next-day(opens in new tab): Wednesday, December 21
FedEx Christmas shipping deadlines
FedEx Ground(opens in new tab): Wednesday, December 14FedEx Express Saver(opens in new tab): Tuesday, December 20FedEx 2-Day(opens in new tab): Wednesday, December 21- FedEx SameDay (opens in new tab): Friday, December 23
USPS Christmas shipping deadlines
USPS Ground(opens in new tab): Saturday, December 17First-Class Mail(opens in new tab): Saturday, December 17Priority Mail(opens in new tab): Monday, December 19- Priority Mail Express (opens in new tab): Friday, December 23
UPS Christmas shipping deadlines
UPS 3-Day Select(opens in new tab): Tuesday, December 20UPS 2nd Day Air(opens in new tab): Wednesday, December 21UPS Next Day Air(opens in new tab): Thursday, December 22- The UPS Service Guarantee is applicable for select air and international orders only.
