Attention Last Minute Shoppers: Here Are All The Holiday Shipping Deadlines
By Emily Lee
December 14, 2021
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With Christmas right around the corner, there are surely a ton of last-minute shoppers scrambling to make sure they get their shopping done on time. Thanks to BlackFriday.com, we've got all the shipping deadlines for any gifts last-minute shoppers are ordering online this year. Since December 25 falls on a Saturday this year, the dates on the below calendar will help ensure shoppers get their packages delivered by Friday, December 24. For more details, you can always visit each carriers' holiday shipping pages.
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May stores also have confirmed official shipping deadlines, which you can find in the below list. The dates below, however, are still subject to change as retailers may announce new shipping deadlines or announce delays. It's always helpful to give yourself as much of a buffer as possible to make sure those gifts arrive on time.
Amazon
- Free shipping requirements: Free on orders over $35; free two-day or one-day for Prime
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: See delivery estimate at checkout for free economy shipping and free two-day shipping
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 23 for one-day delivery (free for Prime members, no minimum). Dec. 24 for same-day delivery (available in select areas) at $12.99 per item for non-Prime members; free for Prime members on orders over $35
American Girl
- Free shipping requirements: $140+
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 13 for in-stock items
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 20 for in-stock items when you order with two-day shipping
Apple Store
- Free shipping requirements: Free on most orders
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Shipping deadline varies by item
- Expedited shipping deadline: The shipping deadline varies by item. Expedited shipping fees vary based on weight
Banana Republic
- Free shipping requirements: Over $50
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 20 (select "Get by the Holidays" at checkout)
- Expedited shipping deadline: Check website
Barnes and Noble
- Free shipping requirements: Over $35
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 18 by 11:59 a.m. EST
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 a.m. by 11:59 EST for expedited
Bass Pro Shops
- Free shipping requirements: Free standard shipping over $50
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Bath & Body Works
- Free shipping requirements: Only if code is available
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Bed Bath & Beyond
- Free shipping requirements: Over $39
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Belk
- Free shipping requirements: Over $99 for free standard shipping
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 18
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 by 12 p.m. EST (Express overnight for $29.95 extra)
Best Buy
- Free shipping requirements: Over $35
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: See estimated arrival date for each product at checkout.
- Expedited shipping deadline: See estimated arrival date for each product at checkout.
Cabela’s
- Free shipping requirements: Free two-day FedEx shipping over $50
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 15
Costco
- Free shipping requirements: Select items
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
- Expedited shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
Dell
- Free shipping requirements: Free standard
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 15
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 22 (express delivery for extra charge)
Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Free shipping requirements: Over $49
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Etsy
- Free shipping requirements: Varies by seller
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 17 (may vary by seller)
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 17
Harry & David
- Free shipping requirements: Depends on promo
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 18 for Standard
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 23 for Overnight (fees apply)
Home Depot
- Free shipping requirements: Over $45
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 16. See shipping estimate at checkout as there may be additional delays.
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 16. See shipping estimate at checkout as there may be additional delays.
JCPenney
- Free shipping requirements: Over $75
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 15
- Expedited shipping deadline: See the website
Kohl’s
- Free shipping requirements: Free standard shipping over $75
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 15
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 20 for expedited (fees apply)
L.L.Bean
- Free shipping requirements:$50 or more
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 20 by midnight ET
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 20 by midnight ET
Lowe’s
- Free shipping requirements:$45 and over
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 14
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Macy’s
- Free shipping requirements: Varies by promo
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. ET (free with qualifying purchases)
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 23 at 12 p.m. ET for Express
Microsoft Store
- Free shipping requirements: Free standard
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: See delivery estimate at checkout
- Expedited shipping deadline: See delivery estimate at checkout
Nordstrom
- Free shipping requirements: Free standard
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Look for “Arrives by Christmas Eve” label
- Expedited shipping deadline: Look for “Arrives by Christmas Eve” label
Office Depot & OfficeMax
- Free shipping requirements: Over $50
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Old Navy
- Free shipping requirements: Over $50
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 20 (select "Get by the Holidays" at checkout)
- Expedited shipping deadline: Check website
Overstock
- Free shipping requirements: Free standard shipping on all orders
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Look for "Delivered by Christmas" icon
- Expedited shipping deadline: Look for "Delivered by Christmas" icon
Pottery Barn
- Free shipping requirements: Select items
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
- Expedited shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
REI
- Free shipping requirements: $50
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 17 by 9 p.m. PST
- Expedited shipping deadline: See shipping estimate on the website
Sam's Club
- Free shipping requirements: Select items
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 8 for freight and Dec. 17 for Ground
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 (Express, extra fees apply)
Samsung
- Free shipping requirements: Free standard
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
- Expedited shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
Sephora
- Free shipping requirements: Over $50
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Target
- Free shipping requirements: Over $35
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Ulta
- Free shipping requirements: Over $35
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: TBA
- Expedited shipping deadline: TBA
Walmart
- Free shipping requirements: Over $35 for free two-day and free next day (eligible items)
- Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 19 for free 2-day shipping. Dec. 20 for standard
- Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 for next-day. For in-store pickup, order by Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. local time.