What’s the Absolute Last Day I Can Order Gifts in Time for Christmas?
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With officially one week to go until Christmas(happyProcrastinators’ Day!), it’s time to get serious aboutgift shoppingif you haven’t already. Below, we’ve compiled the holiday shipping deadlines for a bevy of Strategist-approved brands, from Everlane to Catbird to West Elm, so you can know exactly what options are available to you and plan accordingly. In addition to shipping, many universal retailers like Nordstrom, Target, and Best Buy are offering in-store pickup through December 24, for those who tend to take it down to the wire. And if you’re in need of some gifting inspiration, we have gift guides for just about everyone in your life, fromhard-to-shop-for dadstopicky Gen Z-erstoPilates princesses.
Whether something on Amazon will arrive in time depends on your location and stock availability, but most products that can be shipped with Prime should be ordered by Monday, December 22. All product pages will display a note as to whether the item will arrive before or after Christmas.
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Place your Anthropologie order by 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, December 19, with standard shipping or 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23, with express shipping.
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Away’s cutoff for standard shipping has passed, but the deadline for “fast shipping” is 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, and the deadline for “fastest” shipping is Saturday, December 20.
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At Backcountry, the cutoff for orders with standard shipping has passed, but for Thursday, December 18, only the retailer is running a promo for members of itsfree-to-join loyalty programthat lets you take 20 percent offmany full-priced itemswith free express shipping. (There are some exclusions, but theNorth Face Nuptseis notably included.) Otherwise, the cutoff for two-day shipping is Monday, December 22, at noon MT, and the cutoff for next-day shipping is Tuesday, December 23, at noon MT.
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The cutoff for standard shipping at Ban.do has passed, but you can still go with UPS second-day shipping until Sunday, December 21, at 11:59 p.m. PT or UPS next-day shipping until Monday, December 22, at 11:59 p.m. PT. (Don’t forget to use code STRATEGISTSHIPPING to get free shipping on orders of $50 or more, just forStrategist readers. Orders placed by 2:59 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19, will arrive by Christmas Eve.)
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The deadline for guaranteed holiday delivery at Barnes & Noble with standard shipping has passed, but you can still order by Thursday, December 18, with express shipping and Friday, December 19, with priority shipping. Stores will also be open for in-store pickup on Christmas Eve until noon local time.
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Bearaby hasn’t provided specific holiday shipping deadlines, but the brand offers standard shipping, which is usually delivered in five to eight business days; “faster” shipping, which is delivered in three to five business days; “racing rabbit” shipping, which is delivered in three business days; and “overnight owl” shipping, which is delivered in one business day.
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Best Buy will be offering free next-day delivery for orders placed by 10:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, December 23. Same-day delivery is available on orders placed by noon local time on Wednesday, December 24, and in-store or curbside pickup will be open until 7 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve. (However, these deadlines only apply to select items, so be sure to double-check whether the gift you’re buying qualifies.)
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Brightland has not specified any holiday shipping deadlines but offers standard shipping, which takes three to five business days; express delivery, which takes two business days; and next-day delivery, which takes one business day.
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To receive your Brooklinen goodies on or before December 24, your order must be placed by Thursday, December 18, at 11:59 a.m. ET with ground shipping; by Saturday, December 20, at 11:59 a.m. ET with ground shipping premium; by Sunday, December 21, at 11:50 a.m. ET with expedited shipping; and by Monday, December 22, at 11:59 a.m. ET with rush shipping.
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The last day for international shipping at Catbird is 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18; the last day for standard shipping is 3 p.m. ET on Monday, December 22; and the last day for next-day shipping is 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23. If you’re near a store, you can also opt for in-store pickup or same-day delivery if you order by 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 24.
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The Company Store’s cutoff for orders with standard shipping has passed, but the brand guarantees delivery by Wednesday, December 24, if you place your order by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, with two-day shipping or by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, December 22, with overnight shipping.
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Through Friday, December 19, at 2:59 a.m. ET, use the code STRATEGISTSHIPPING to get free expedited shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve on orders over $150.
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The deadline for ordering your Everlane gifts with standard shipping has passed, but you can still opt for express shipping, which takes three to four business days total for processing and delivery.
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The cutoff for ordering Flamingo Estate gifts with ground shipping has passed, butif you order today ($150 minimum), you’ll get free shipping and delivery before Christmas with our exclusive code: STRATEGIST. You can alsocan still select two-day shipping if you order by 2 p.m. PT on Friday, December 19. Alternatively, if you’re in the L.A. area, you can opt for $15 local delivery through Thursday, December 18, to arrive between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT on Friday, December 19.
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You’ll have to opt for rush shipping, with either two-day or next-day delivery, to receive your Fly by Jing package before Christmas.
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Select standard shipping on your Free People order until Thursday, December 18, at 11:59 p.m. PT for delivery by Wednesday, December 24. Or, for Strategist readers only, through 9 a.m. ET on Friday, December 19, you can get free express shipping and delivery before Christmas on any order with the code FPXSTRATEGIST2025. Once that deadline has passed, you can opt for express shipping by Sunday, December 21, at 11:59 p.m. PT or overnight shipping by Tuesday, December 23, at 9 a.m. ET.
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Gap has not specified any holiday shipping deadlines but offers basic shipping, which takes five to eight business days; standard shipping, which takes three to six business days; express delivery, which takes two to four business days; and priority delivery, which takes one to two business days.
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Girlfriend Collective has not outlined any specific holiday shipping deadlines, but orders generally ship within one to four business days of the order date, and it typically takes another seven to ten business days to be delivered in the contiguous U.S. That’s pushing it for a Christmas delivery, so at this point I’d recommend going with ane–gift card.
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The shipping cutoff for H&M orders with standard shipping has already passed, but you can still order by Friday, December 19, with express shipping or by 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23, with next-day shipping. You can also opt for in-store pickup if you order by 1 p.m. local time on December 24.
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HigherDose doesn’t outline specific holiday deadlines, but the brand provides ground shipping via UPS, DHL, and DHL SmartMail for standard addresses. Through 2:59 a.m. ET on Saturday, December 20, orders over $150 get free shipping and delivery by Christmas using our exclusive code: STRATEGISTSHIPPING.
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Place your J.Crew order by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, December 19, with standard shipping, or by noon ET on Monday, December 22, with overnight shipping, to ensure delivery by Christmas.
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At Lands’ End, the recommended order-by date with standard shipping has passed, but you can opt for expedited shipping, which takes three to six business days, or express shipping, which takes two to five business days. Additionally, Strategist readers can enjoy 40 percent off nearly everything on the site, plus free shipping and delivery before Christmas on orders over $99, with code STRATEGIST through 12:59 a.m. ET on Friday, December 19.
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The deadline to order a LEGO set with standard shipping has passed, but you can still opt for express saver shipping, which takes two to three business days, or express shipping, which takes one to two business days. However, the website warns that, since lots of people are currently placing orders, delivery could take longer than usual.
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For L.L.Bean orders, Saturday, December 20, at 11:59 p.m. ET is the cutoff with standard shipping. If you’re planning to buy online and pick up in store, order by Tuesday, December 23, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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For guaranteed delivery by December 24, Lululemon recommends ordering by Monday, December 22, at noon PT. The brand will automatically upgrade your shipping to make sure your package arrives on time.
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The last day for standard and premium shipping from Macy’s is 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 21; the last day for express shipping is noon ET on Monday, December 22. You can also opt for same-day delivery or in-store pickup if you order by 10 a.m. local time or 2 p.m. local time, respectively, on December 24.
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The shipping cutoff for orders with standard delivery at Madewell is Friday, December 19, at noon ET. You can also select overnight shipping by Monday, December 22, at noon ET.
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Marine Layer’s deadline for standard shipping has passed, butyou can opt for expedited shipping, which takes two to three business days, or express shipping, which takes one to two business days.
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It would be a gamble if you ordered your Christmas present from Material at this point as the brand offers only ground shipping, which usually takes one to five business days. However, you can always play it safe with ane–gift card.
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The cutoff for Maisonette orders with ground shipping has passed, but you can still place orders by Monday, December 22, with two-day delivery, and Tuesday, December 23, with next-day delivery.
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MoMA Design Store has not specified any holiday shipping deadlines but offers standard shipping, which takes three to seven business days; express shipping, which takes two business days and has an 11 a.m. ET cutoff; and overnight shipping, which takes one business day and has an 11 a.m. ET cutoff. Alternatively, if you’re in New York City, you can pick up in person at its Soho location.
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Nécessaire’s holiday shipping deadline has already passed, but for today only, orders over $50 ship free and before Christmas with our code: THESTRATEGIST.
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The shipping cutoff for ordering gifts at Nike has passed, but there’s always the option of ane-gift card.
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It may be too late to order with standard shipping at Nordstrom, depending on your location, but you can choosetwo-day shipping by Saturday, December 20, or next-business-day shipping by Sunday, December 21, if you order before noon ET. Don’t forget to double-check whether the gift you’re buying is part of the select group of items that Nordstrom will ship for free in three business days or fewer — just enter your shipping Zip Code while shopping to see if an item is eligible. If it is, order by 11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, December 18, or by noon local time on Monday, December 22, if you’re in the New York or Los Angeles area.
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The deadline for ordering at Outdoor Voices with standard shipping has passed, but the brand guarantees December 24 delivery if you order by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 18, with two-day shipping or by Friday, December 19, with overnight shipping.
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Parachute hasn’t provided specific holiday shipping deadlines, but the brand offers standard shipping, which is usually delivered in three to seven business days, and “faster” shipping, which is delivered in two to four business days. The company also offers same-day delivery in select parts of Los Angeles and New York; orders are delivered by 7 p.m. the same day if placed by 3:30 p.m. local time.
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Quince offers only standard shipping, which takes six to nine business days; since there’s no option to upgrade, it’s likely too late to order for Christmas. Opt for ane–gift cardinstead so they can pick out what they want from the retailer’s vast array of offerings.
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The deadline for ordering gifts at REI has passed,but most REIlocationsare open for curbside pickup through December 24. You can also get them ane-gift card.
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You can place your Sephora orders with standard shipping until Monday, December 22, at 6 a.m. ET. After that, you can place orders with two-day shipping until Monday, December 22, at 9 a.m. ET and orders with one-day shipping until Tuesday, December 23, at 9 a.m. ET.
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It’s too late for standard shipping,but place your Skims order by by 9 a.m. PT on Friday, December 19, with express shipping, or by 9 a.m. PT on Monday, December 22, with priority shipping.
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While Sur La Table hasn’t provided specific holiday shipping deadlines; standard shipping is usually delivered in five to seven business days, and express shipping is delivered in two business days. The company also offers same-day delivery in select cities and postal codes; orders are delivered same day if placed by 2:30 p.m. local time, while orders placed later than that will be delivered the following day.
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Target offers free two-day shipping more most products if you spend $35 or more or use your Target Circle card, but delivery dates are subject to change based on your location and on item availability. Same-day delivery service will be available on December 24, but slots will likely be limited, so your best bet on Christmas Eve would be to stop into a physicalTargetlocation.
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True Botanicals doesn’t have specific holiday shipping deadlines but does offer express shipping, which takes one to two business days. Through December 19, orders over $100 ship free and arrive before Christmas with our exclusive code: STRATEGIST. (Don’t forget to select express shipping at checkout.)
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At UGG, you can no longer opt for ground shipping, but you can choose expedited shipping if you order by 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, December 21, or “fastest” shipping if you order by 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, December 22.
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The deadline for orders with standard delivery has passed, but you can still order atUlta by Sunday, December 21, at 11:59 p.m. CT with expedited delivery, and by Monday, December 22, at 11:59 p.m. CT with premium delivery.
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Place your Urban Outfitters orders by 3 a.m. ET on Sunday, December 21, with standard shipping, or by 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, December 23, with express shipping.
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Walmart is offering a lifeline to last-minute shoppers: You can order until 12:30 p.m. local time on December 23 for arrival by Christmas. On December 24, you can also chose same-day pickup and delivery if you order by noon local time, or express delivery if you order by 5 p.m. local time.
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The cutoff for West Elm orders with standard shipping has passed, but the cutoff for next-day shipping is Monday, December 22, at 8 a.m. PT. However, if you’re looking to personalize your gift with monogramming, the cutoff for rush orders is Sunday, December 21, at 11 p.m. PT.
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Through 2:59 a.m. ET on Friday, December 19, all orders at Year & Day ship free and arrive before Christmas with our exclusive code: STRATSHIP2025.
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