You have found the perfect holiday gifts, now make sure they arrive on time by being aware of holiday shipping deadlines. Whether it’s being sent to you or someone out of town, don’t let delayed packages or slow shipping ruin your holiday. And, keep in mind that Christmas falls on a Monday this year, so you will want your items to arrive before the weekend. Another option that many stores offer is directly shipping to the store for pick-up. If it’s convenient for you, you could save on shipping costs and possibly get your items faster.
As part of our recent tips on the best museum membership gifts, fun subscription boxes and favorite local toy and book stores, we bring you the shipping info you need to help ensure a happy holiday season! We’ve outlined some of the top shopping sites below, but be sure to check with each retailer for any changes or updates.
And, if you have already purchased your gifts but need to send them to out of town family and friends, be sure to check this helpful shipping guide from Shipstation.com featuring the last shipping deadlines for UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service. For most of the basic and lowest cost options you will want to ship your items by December 13th – 16th. Happy Holidays!
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Deadline: Standard Delivery |
Deadline: Express Delivery |
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12/22 last day for prime 1 day delivery. |
12/24 last day for same day delivery |
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12/17 by 12pm |
12/18 by 9am |
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12/21, Free standard shipping if ordered by 5 pm |
Express shipping if ordered by 12/22 by 12pm |
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Nordstrom’s free shipping option will arrive within three to eight business days after your order is received. Tap the zip code link next to Free Shipping. Input the zip code to which you want to send your order and get a shipping estimate for when your order will arrive. |
Two-day shipping is available for an additional $12, and next-business-day delivery is available for an added $20. |
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Most deliveries will arrive within one to two days of your estimated delivery date. |
To get your goods faster, you can opt for two-day shipping, if your items are eligible. Skip shipping altogether to get your goods even sooner; Target offers same-day delivery on certain items and in-store or curbside pickup. |
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12/19 for Free 2-day Shipping, 12/20 for Standard Shipping |
12/21 Next Day Shipping, 12/23 for in-store pickup |