Last-Minute Gifts: Christmas Shipping Deadlines for 2023
Act fast—holiday sales are still on, but time is running out for guaranteed Christmas delivery! Check our list of retailer order cut-offs to ensure your gifts make it in time.
It seems like every year holiday sales begin earlier. The Halloween decorations are still up and out come the Christmas lights.
If you’re like some of us, you are just beginning to think about buying gifts. The good news is that the sales are still happening, however, guaranteed Christmas delivery won’t be around much longer for many of our favorite stores.
Retailer Order Cut-Offs to Arrive in Time for Christmas
Unfortunately, many stores haven’t officially released order deadlines for guaranteed Christmas delivery, and cut-off dates are subject to change and can vary by item. Be sure to double-check that the specific gifts you are buying will arrive on time. It’s also worth noting that most shipping deadlines have morning cutoffs. Here’s what we know so far:
Bed Bath & Beyond
Dec. 17 for ground
Dec. 22 for expedited shipping
Dec. 23 for express shipping
Belk
Dec. 18 for standard shipping
Dec. 21 for overnight shipping
Clarks
Dec. 14 for ground delivery
Coach
Dec. 19 for free shipping
Coach Outlet
Dec. 17 for free shipping
Converse
Dec. 15 for ground shipping
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dec. 18 for standard shipping
Harry & David
Dec. 18 for standard shipping
Dec. 19 for 3-day Express
Dec. 21 for overnight
HSN
Dec. 16 for standard delivery with no extra charge
Dec. 20 for express shipping
Dec. 21 for super express shipping
J.Crew
Dec. 19 for standard shipping
Dec. 22 for overnight shipping
JCPenney
Dec. 18 for standard shipping
Dec. 20 for next-day shipping
Joe’s New Balance Outlet
Dec. 11 for UPS Ground
Dec. 19 for UPS 2-Day Air
Dec. 20 for UPS 1-Day Air
Kohl’s
Dec. 19 for 2-day shipping
Dec. 20 for 1-day shipping
Lululemon
Dec. 20 to receive by Dec 24
Macy’s
Dec. 20 for free standard shipping with orders over $25
Dec. 21 for express shipping
Michael Kors
Dec. 19 to receive by Dec. 24
Nordstrom Rack
Dec. 15 for standard shipping
Dec. 20 for expedited shipping
QVC
Dec. 19 for standard delivery with no extra charge (Credit card orders only)
REI
Dec.19 to receive by Dec. 24
Sam’s Club
Dec. 17 for ground
Sephora
Dec. 19 for standard shipping
Dec. 20 for 2-day shipping
Dec. 21 for 1-day shipping
ShopDisney
Dec. 16 for standard shipping
Sorel
Dec. 14 for standard shipping
Dec. 19 for expedited shipping
Dec. 20 for rush shipping
Target
Dec. 20 for free 2-day shipping on orders over $35
UGG
Dec. 15 for standard shipping
Dec. 20 for expedited shipping
Dec. 21 for next-day shipping
Ulta
Dec. 17 to receive by Dec. 24
Vera Bradley Outlet
Dec. 12 to receive by Dec. 24
Walmart
Dec. 21 to receive by Dec. 24
Shipping Cutoffs
USPS
Monday, Dec. 18: Last day to send packages via Priority Mail.
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Last day to send packages via Priority Mail Express.
UPS
Tuesday, Dec. 19: 3-Day Select Package deadline
Wednesday, Dec. 20: 2nd Day Air Package deadline
Thursday, Dec. 21: Next Day Air Package deadline
FedEx
Wednesday, Dec. 13: Ground Economy deadline
Friday, Dec. 15: FedEx 5-Day Ground deadline
Thursday, Dec. 21: 1-Day shipping deadline
If you miss these deadlines, do not despair, you may be able to order online and pick up at your local store… And for our truest procrastinators out there: Consider sending or printing out a gift card.