Finding the perfect gift for the DIYer in your life can take time. It requires thought, patience and that “ah-ha moment” when the light bulb turns on and you think of just what will suit them. But Christmas comes quickly, and so it’s important you don’t wait too long. Exactly how much time do you have? We’ve got you covered as your one-stop shop for the shipping deadlines from a variety of stores and services.
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Amazon Christmas Shipping Deadlines
- Dec. 14 – Standard shipping option
- Dec. 21 – Two-Day Shipping option (free with Prime)
- Dec. 21 – One-day Shipping option (extra fees apply)
Best Buy Christmas Shipping Deadlines
- Dec 18 – Standard shipping
- Dec 21 – Express shipping
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FedEx Christmas Shipping Deadlines (within the U.S.)
- Dec. 10 – Deadline for FedEx SmartPost shipments (exclusions apply)
- Dec. 17 – Deadline for FedEx Ground (scheduled pickup) and FedEx Home Delivery shipments
- Dec. 19 – Deadline for FedEx Express Saver shipments
- Dec. 20 – Deadline for FedEx 2Day and FedEx 2Day A.M. shipments
- Dec. 21 – Deadline for FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, and FedEx First Overnight
- Dec. 24 – Deadline for FedEx Express and select FedEx Ground (depends on location) shipments
- Dec. 25 – Deadline for all FedEx SameDay shipments (additional Holiday fee is applied)
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Harbor Freight Tools Deadlines
- Dec. 13 – Ground shipping
- Dec. 21 before 2 p.m. PST – Next-Day, additional fees apply
Home Depot Deadlines
- Dec. 11 – Standard shipping (free for $45 and over)
- Dec. 20 – Express delivery (fees apply, not available for all items)
Lowe’s Deadlines
- Dec. 14 – Standard shipping (free for $49 and over)
- Dec. 21 – Next-day delivery (fees apply)
Target Deadlines
- Dec. 20 – Standard shipping by 12 p.m. local time (free)
- Dec. 21 – Express (fees apply)
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UPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines (within the U.S.)
- Dec. 18 – Deadline for UPS 3 Day Select shipments (delivery on Dec. 24)
- Dec. 20 – Deadline for UPS 2nd Day Air shipments (delivery on Dec. 24)
- Dec. 21 – Deadline for UPS Next Day Air shipments (delivery on Dec. 24). Packages scheduled for Dec. 22 must be processed and labeled for Saturday Delivery, which is not available to all ZIP codes.
- Dec. 24 – Pickup service available only for Air shipments if prearranged by Dec. 20
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USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines (within the U.S.)
- Dec. 14 – Deadline for USPS Retail Ground
- Dec. 20 – Deadline for First Class Mail and Priority Mail shipments. Includes greeting cards.
- Dec. 22 – Deadline for Priority Express Mail shipments
Walmart Deadlines
- Dec. 20 – Standard shipping (free for over $35)
- Dec. 17 – Rush for non-2-day-eligible orders (fees apply)
Now there’s no excuse for not getting your gifts on time!
