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.