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Last-minute shipping dates for Christmas gifts from top online retailers 2019
Order in time for the big day.
Panicking over missing the last Christmas delivery date? It’s okay. You’ve got this. Here are the stores you can still order from in time for Christmas morning.
List of last shipping dates for top retailers 2019
| Shipping cost | Days to arrive | Last day to order for delivery by December 25th | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-800-Flowers | $14.99 | 1–2 business days | December 23, 2018 |
| Amazon | $3.99 for Prime members | Next business day | December 21, 2018 |
| American Eagle Outfitters | $20 | Next business day | December 21, 2018 |
| Apple | Varies order-by-order | Next business day | December 21, 2018 |
| Ashley Stewart | $24.95 | 2–3 business days | December 18, 2018 |
| ASOS | $7.99 or free with orders $120+ | 2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Barneys | $20.00 | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Bed, Bath & Beyond | $21.99–$72.99 | 1–2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Best Buy | Varies order-by-order | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Boohoo | $15.99 | 2–3 business days | December 18, 2018 |
| Forever 21 | $24.95 or $18.95 with an order of $75+ | 1–2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Free Country | $29.99 | 1–2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Free People | $20 | 1–2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Glossier | $25 | 1–2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Gymshark | $5 | 4–7 business days | December 14, 2018 |
| JCPenney | $25–$45 | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Kate Spade | $25 | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Kohl's | $14.95–$29.95 | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Macys | $19.95 | 3 business days | December 18, 2018 |
| Modcloth | $13.99 | 3–5 business days | December 17, 2018 |
| Nashbar | $34.99 | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Nordstrom | $20 | Next business day | December 22, 2018 before noon E.T. |
| Sephora | $16.95 | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Target | Varies order-by-order | Next business day | December 20, 2018 |
| Urban Outfitters | $21.95 | 1–2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Walmart | Free | 2 business days | December 19, 2018 |
| Wayfair | $4.99 | 1–6 business days | December 14, 2018 |
| Zappos | $25 | 1 business day | December 20, 2018 |
How to return a Christmas gift
If you bought or received the wrong thing, don’t worry: Most retailers are happy to offer refunds or exchanges on unwanted Christmas gifts. The standard return period for most retailers is 30 days, but many sites extend it during the holiday season to allow greater flexibility. Make sure to bring your receipt or gift receipt when making a return, or have it on-hand if you’re calling online customer service. You may also need the item’s original tags and packaging to make a return.
When is the last day to ship a gift for delivery by Christmas?
If things are getting down to the wire, it’s worth verifying when the last day to send your gift is. Here are the deadlines for each major shipping carrier.
| Carrier | Shipping type | Deadline for delivery by December 25 |
| USPS | Priority Mail Express | Saturday December 22, 2018 |
| UPS | Next Day Air | Friday December 21, 2018 |
| FedEx | Overnight | Friday December 21, 2018 |
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