Last posting dates for Christmas: all the holiday shipping deadlines you need to know about

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We've been scouring all your favorite retailers to find you the absolute latest posting dates for Christmas, with a range of holiday shipping deadlines for your go-to stores listed below. If you're particularly savvy, it's also worth checking out all the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Christmas sales available right now to save some cash on your shopping list at the same tim𒆙e.

Last posting dates at a glace

US:

  • - December 24
  • - December 22
  • - December 20 (ground shipping)
  • - December 24
  • - December 24

UK:

  • - December 23
  • - December 24
  • - December 22
  • - December 23
  • - December 22
  • - December 22

Holiday shipping deadlines in the US

Amazon - December 24
December 23

- December 24
Amazon US has announced that it will be able to take orders for Christmas right up until December 24 this year. Of course, that's only for Prime members ordering items eligible for same-day delivery, so we'd recommend getting your order in by December 23 at the latest. 


- December 22
Best Buy allows for three-day shipping at $3.99, though you might al๊so get lucky later and find your products in store for collection. These holiday shipping deadlines will also depend on the gifts you're after and you🏅r location, though.


- December 20 (ground shipping)
members can get free delivery w♍hatever their order value, with two-day and next-day shipping available. However, if you're not a subscriber you can still get speedy free shipping on ord💯ers over $35. If you choose ground shipping, however, you'll need to finish up by December 20.


Target - December 24
December 22

- December 24
Target offers in-store collection on a massive range of products, which means you'll be able to click and collect right up until Christmas Eve. That's perfect for any last minute gifts, but if you're after holiday shipping, we'd recommend getting in there before December 22


GameStop - December 24
December 18

- December 24
GameStop is another retailer offering same-day delivery and in-store pickup on certain items, which means you could technically leave your shopping until Christmas Eve. We wouldn't wait too long, though, and in the worst case scenario, you'll need to be at checkout by December 18 taking the retailer's 3-7 holiday shipping ♐wind🍨ow into account.


Last posting dates in the UK

- December 23
Amazon Prime members can opꦑt for super-fast delivery up until December 23 ﷺwithout paying any extra. That is, of course, only on Prime-eligible items coming straight from the warehouse. If you're not a Prime member, you can still nab free shipping on orders over £20. 


- December 24
Argos is a solid last-minute option; this December 24 date is based on same day delivery (♉which may be available in your area) or in-store pickup. You'll be able to scan through which stores close to you have stock of your last-minute gifts as well. 


Currys - December 22
December 15

- December 22
The absolute last posting date from Currys is December 22. That's with a £5 shipping charge that will see your goods arrive in time for the big day. However, you can still score free shipping until December 15 and make it in time. 


Game - December 23
December 20

- December 23
If you're after some merch, games, accessories - or if your recipient is particularly lucky - consoles ahead of the big day, be sure to get to Game before December 23. That's the absolute last shipping day before Christmas, but you'll be paying £7.99 for the privilege. Try and aim to get your shopping done before December 20 to only pay £4.99. 


John Lewis - December 22
December 19

- December 22
John Lewis can guarantee Christmas delivery up until December 22, with a £6.95 shipping charge. However, it's worth getting the ball rolling here, because if you can make it before a December 19 deadline🧸 you wo🌊n't need to pay for delivery at all. 


Very - December 22
December 20

- December 22
Items from Very can be delivered in time for Christmas day for free up until December 20. However, if you're late, you can still make🐷 it in time if you pay for £3.99 shipping up to December 22. 



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