We all know that person (or are that person) who waits until the last minute to complete their holiday shopping. In a year as unpredictable as 2020, it can be difficult
to zero in on the perfect gift or stocking stuffer. The pandemic has also rendered gift-givers more reliant on virtual shopping than ever before. As the year draws to a close and shipping delays escalate, the time for adding to cart is now. With holiday mailing deadlines fast approaching, here are the dates to know from top retailers, including Amazon, Nordstrom, Target, and Madewell.
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Amazon
The retailer has yet to release its 2020 shipping deadlines. But here are the 2019 dates, per Business Insider:
- December 22: Last day for free two-day delivery on select items
- December 23: Last day for free one-day delivery on select items
- December 24: Last day for free same-day delivery on select items and in select markets for orders over $35
(Note: several items will denote "Arrives before Christmas" above the "Add to Cart" button.)
Anthropologie
- December 18: Order by 11:59PM PST (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) with U.S. standard shipping for Christmas Eve delivery
- December 21: Order by 11:59PM PST (excluding AK and HI) with U.S. express shipping for Christmas Eve delivery
- December 22: Order by 11:59PM PST (excluding AK and HI) with U.S. overnight shipping for Christmas Eve delivery
Aritzia
- December 19: Order by 1PM EST in Hawaii or Alaska for Dec. 24 delivery
- December 23: Order by 11AM EST in all other states for Dec. 24 delivery
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ASOS
- December 16: Last day for standard shipping
- December 21: Order by3PM EST for express shipping
- December 22: Order by 3PM EST for next-day delivery
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Bloomingdale's
- December 18: Last day for free standard shipping (excludes special orders, pre-orders, direct from the vendor or on order purchases)
- Orders placed Monday—Sunday by 3PM local time are eligible for same day delivery in select zip codes and delivered between 4PM-8PM. (Those placed after the deadline will be delivered in that window on the following day.)
Everlane
- December 14: Last day for standard shipping by Christmas
- December 16: Last day for express shipping by Christmas
Free People
- December 18: Last day for standard shipping by Christmas if ordered by 11:59PM PST
- December 21: Last day for express shipping on orders $150+ by Christmas
- December 23: Last day for U.S. overnight shipping if ordered by 9AM EST
Gap
- December 20: Order by 11:59PM PST for free standard shipping on orders $50+
- December 22: Order by 11:59AM POST for priority shipping
Macy's
- December 16: Order gift cards by 11:59PM ET for standard shipping. If sending e-gift cards via email, the deadline is 12/24 at 1PM ET.
- December 18: Order by 11:59PM ET for standard shipping (12/14 for AK and HI) premium shipping, and express shipping
- December 23: Order by 2PM local time for buy online, pick up in store option
- December 24: Order by 1PM local time for same day delivery option
Madewell
- December 19: Orders by 11:59PM ET (12/16 at 9PM ET for AK and HI)
Marshalls
- December 20: Last day for express shipping
- December 21: Last day for expedited shipping
McMullen
- Orders placed by 1PM PST Monday—Friday will ship the same day, except holidays. Purchases made after that deadline will be shipped the following business day. Purchases made on Saturday or Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Mejuri
- December 15: Order monogrammed + engraved items by 11:59PM EST for an estimated Christmas Eve delivery
- December 17: Order in-stock items by 11:59PM EST for an estimated Christmas Eve delivery
Moda Operandi
- Standard shipping orders are processed and shipped within 2-4 business days, although the site is currently experiencing delays.
Mr. Porter
- December 21: Order by 3PM EST for standard shipping
- December 23: Order by 3PM EST for next day shipping
- December 24: Order by 10AM EST for premier shipping
Neiman Marcus
- December 17: Order by 12PM CST for free standard shipping
- December 24: Order by 12PM EST for next-business-day shipping
Net-a-Porter
- December 21: Order by 3PM EST for standard shipping
- December 23: Order by 3PM EST for next business day shipping
- December 24: New York residents, order by 10AM ESST for premier shipping
Nordstrom
- December 14: Last day for free delivery by Christmas Eve, if ordered by 8PM ET
- Same-day delivery, ship to store, curbside pickup, and free two-business-day shipping for Nordstrom cardmembers options are available.
The Outnet
- December 17: Last day to order in time for Christmas with express shipping
The RealReal
- Orders with standard shipping are expected in 3-5 business days; orders with express shipping are expected in 2 business days (if placed before 12PM PST—no weekend or holiday deliveries); orders with next day shipping are expected in 1 business day (if placed before 12PM PST—no weekend or holiday deliveries); free curbside pickup available at select locations
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Revolve
- December 21: Order by 12PM for free two-day shipping
- December 22: Order by 12PM for next day air or air saver shipping
Saks
- Items ordered with standard shipping are are expected to be delivered in 3-8 business days. Rush shipping orders placed before 1PM ET are expected in 2-3 business days. Next business day shipping orders placed before 1PM ET are expected in 1 business day. Same-day delivery service available in Manhattan and the Hamptons if orders are placed by 1PM ET Monday—Saturday and by 11AM ET on Sunday. Curbside and in-store pickup is available at select Saks locations if orders are placed by 4PM local time.
Shopbop
- December 17: Last day for international express or free domestic 3-day shipping
- December 21: Last day for domestic 2-day shipping
- December 22: Last day for domestic next-day shipping
Target
- Items ordered with standard shipping are expected to be delivered in 3-5 business days. (Two-day shipping is currently unavailable and express shipping is only available for pre-order items.) Customers in select markets may also order same-day delivery through Shipt or free order pickup up to two hours before local stores close on Christmas Eve.
T.J. Maxx
- December 9: Order by 11:59PM EST for standard ground shipping
- December 20: Last day for express shipping
- December 21: Last day for expedited shipping
Union Los Angeles
- Orders placed Monday—Friday are shipped within 2-3 business days. If placed after 2PM on Fridays, over the weekend, or during holidays, orders are shipped the following Monday or business day. Christmas Eve is on Thursday, December 24.
Zappos
- December 23: Order by 4PM PST with free standard shipping
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