The Complete Guide to Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Doing your holiday shopping online is great, except for last minute shoppers, that last minute is a lot earlier—and a lot more slippery. Here’s a list of when you’ve got to order by to make sure you don’t ruin everyone’s Christmas.

The following stores are listed alphabetically, but be warned; some of those deadlines are coming up quick.

Amazon

Standard: Monday, December 19

2-Day: Tuesday, December 20 (Last Full Day); Wednesday, December 21 (Some items until 8PM PST)

Next Day: Wednesday, December 21 (Last Full Day); Thursday, December 22 (Some items 4:30PM PST)

“Last Minute Christmas” (Prime only): Friday, December 23

Local Express (Prime Only, Select Cities): Saturday, December 24

Apple

2-3 Day: Monday, December 19

Next Day: Wednesday, December 21

Exceptions: iPhone 4S deadline was December 5; Customized Mac deadline is Wednesday, December 14

Barnes & Noble

Standard: Tuesday, December 20

Expedited: Wednesday, December 21

Manhattan, NYC: 11AM Saturday, December 24

Availibility varies based on Ships within 24 hours or 2-3 days

Best Buy

Standard: 11AM ET Tuesday, December 20

Expedited: 11AM ET Wednesday, December 21

Express: 11AM ET Thursday, December 22

Guaranteed by $10/20 gift card

Dell

5-7 Day: December 14

3-5 Day: December 16

2-Day: December 21

Next Day: December 22

National Geographic

Standard: 11:59PM ET Sunday, December 18

2-Day: 1PM ET Wednesday, December 21

Next Day: 1PM ET Thursday, December 22

Newegg

Egg Saver/UPS Ground: Wednesday, December 14

Large Item/Front Door/White Glove (Rush): 3:30PM PSTFriday, December 16

3-Day (Rush): 3:30PM PST Tuesday, December 20

2-Day: 3:30PM PST Wednesday, December 21

Next Day: 3:30PM PST Thursday, December 22

Local Same-Day: 11AM Local time Friday, December 23

RadioShack

Standard: Friday, December 16th

2-Day: Tuesday, December 20

Next Day: Wednesday, December 21

(Based on year-round shipping guidelines)

Sharper Image

2-Day: Wednesday, December 21

Next Day: Thursday, December 22

(Based on year-round shipping guidelines)

Staples

2-3 Day: Sunday, December 18 All US; Thursday, December 22 local

Next Day: Tuesday, December 20 All US; Friday, December 23 local

ThinkGeek

West Coast Standard: 12PM EST Friday, December 16th

East Coast Standard: 12PM EST Monday, December 19

2-Day: 12PM EST Wednesday, December 21

Next Day: 12PM EST Thursday, December 22

Tiger Direct

Ground: Thursday, December 15

2-Day Ground: Tuesday, December 20

Next Day Air: Wednesday, December 21

Toys R’ Us

Standard: 3PM Tuesday, December 20

2-Day: 3PM Wednesday, December 21

Next Day: 3PM Thursday, December 22

Urban Outfitters

5-7 Day: December 14

3-4 Day: December 17

2-3 Day: December 19

1-2 Day: December 20

(Based on year-round shipping guidelines)

Walmart

Standard/Site to Store/Home Free: Tuesday, December 20th 11:30pm PT

Rush: Wednesday, December 21st 11:30pm PT

Next Day: Wednesday, December 21

Pick Up Today: Friday, Dec. 23rd 11:30pm PT -orders can be picked up until 6pm (local time) on 12/24

Free shipping for electronics until Dec 19

(Based on year-round shipping guidelines)

We’ll update with more info on Target, CostCo, Sears, OfficeMax, Office Depot if and when it’s made available, but their shipping timeframes are a little more nebulous.