Important shipping deadlines for the holidays
Columbus, Ohio — The holiday shopping season is well underway, and deadlines to ship your gifts are quickly approaching.
FedEx, UPS, the USPS and retailers have released their deadlines to order or ship presents so they arrive by Christmas. BlackFriday.com created the following guide to help you plan.
FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Dec. 14: FedEx Ground deadline.
Dec. 20: FedEx Express Saver, FedEx three-day freight.
Dec. 21: FedEx two-day, FedEx one-day freight.
Options exist at the VERY last-minute, too
UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Ground: UPS isn’t providing a cutoff for ground shipping — you’ll need to get an estimate via UPS’s website, and that estimate will vary depending on where you are and where you’re shipping to.
Dec. 20: UPS 3 Day Select.
Dec. 21: UPS 2nd Day Air.
Dec. 22: UPS Next Day Air.
USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Dec. 17: USPS Retail Ground.
Dec. 17: First-Class Mail.
Dec. 19: Priority Mail.
Dec. 23: Priority Mail Express.
Military Shipping Deadlines for Christmas 2022
If you need to send a gift to a loved one stationed at a military base, plan to ship much earlier. Shipping deadlines, as provided by USPS (the only carrier authorized to deliver to bases), vary by the base's ZIP code.
Store Shipping Deadlines 2022
Amazon
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)
American Girl
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 12
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 20
Apple Store
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Shipping deadline varies by item
Expedited shipping deadline: Shipping deadline varies by item. Expedited shipping fees vary based on weight
Barnes and Noble
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 17 by noon EST
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 20 a.m. by 11:59 a.m. ET for expedited
Bass Pro Shops
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 14
Expedited shipping deadline: Check website
Bath & Body Works
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 16 for Standard
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 for Expedited
Bed Bath & Beyond
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 19. for Standard
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 for Expedited; Dec. 22 for Express
Belk
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 16
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 for overnight (fees apply)
Best Buy
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 20 by 10:30 a.m. CST
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 24 by noon local for same-day
Cabela’s
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 14
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. EST for Two-Day; Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. EST for Overnight
Costco
Free/Standard shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
Expedited shipping deadline: See shipping estimate at checkout
Dell
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 14 by 2 p.m. CT
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 by 2 p.m. CT (next-day)
Gap
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 15
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 22 by 1 p.m. EST for priority shipping
Harry & David
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 18 for standard
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 20 for 3-Day Express; Dec. 21 for 2-Day Express; Dec. 22 for Overnight
Home Depot
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 16
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 16
JCPenney
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 15
Expedited shipping deadline: See website for options
Kohl’s
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 19 by 1:00 p.m. CST
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 20 by 1:00 p.m. CST for one-day shipping (fees apply)
L.L.Bean
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 18 by midnight ET
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 18 by midnight ET
Lowe’s
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 14
Expedited shipping deadline: Check website
Macy’s
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 21 by 5:00 p.m. EST
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 22 by noon EST for express
Old Navy
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 15
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 22 by 1 p.m. EST for priority shipping
Overstock
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Look for "Delivered by Christmas" icon
Expedited shipping deadline: Look for "Delivered by Christmas" icon
Pottery Barn
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 18 by 10:00 p.m. PST
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 by 11:00 p.m. PST for next-day shipping
REI
Free/Standard shipping deadline: See shipping estimate on the website
Expedited shipping deadline: See shipping estimate on the website
Sam's Club
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 18 for Ground; Dec. 8 for freight
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 23 or 24 at 12 p.m. local time for same-day ($12 for Club members)
Sephora
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 20 by 6:00 a.m. EST
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 21 by 6:00 a.m. for flash two-day
Target
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 22
Expedited shipping deadline: Same-day delivery available, but slots may be limited on Dec. 24
Walmart
Free/Standard shipping deadline: Dec. 20 for non-Walmart+ members
Expedited shipping deadline: Dec. 22 for next-day (Walmart+ members)
