Christmas shipping deadlines 2022 — cut-off dates for USPS, Walmart, Apple

Update: Many Christmas shipping deadlines have now passed. That said, Walmart, Best Buy, the Apple Store, and Kohl's are allowing you to make online purchases with same-day pickup. (Make sure to check your local cut-off times for in-store pickup). Likewise, Amazon can make same-day deliveries in select cities.

December is a chaotic month. Between holiday shopping and holiday parties, it's near-impossible to remember the Christmas shipping deadlines for every retailer. Fortunately, we can help. 

From Amazon to Walmart, we're rounding up all of the major Christmas shipping deadlines you need to know as we race toward Christmas Eve. The good news is that many retailers are offering expedited shipping, curbside pickup, or same-day delivery. However, we recommend you make your purchases asap because many shipping deadlines have passed. In addition, inclement weather, stock shortages, and other unexpected events could easily derail your holiday purchases. 

Need some help picking out the right gift? Make sure to check out our guide to the best Christmas deals and gift card deals this week. 

Apple Store Christmas shipping deadlines

• Update: The Apple Store is now offering free next-day delivery for any in-stock Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, or Apple Watch. Most metro areas also qualify for same-day, two-hour delivery for $9. You can learn more at the Apple website.
• iPhone SE / 12 deadline: by Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)
• iPhone 13 / 14 deadline: Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)
• Apple Watch deadline: by Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)
• iPad deadline: by Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)
• iMacs / Mac mini/ MacBooks: by Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)
• AirPods deadlines: by Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)
• HomePod mini: by Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)
• Apple TV deadlines: by Wednesday, December 21 (in-store pickup available)

Walmart Christmas shipping deadlines

• 2-day shipping: Wednesday, December 21 at 2 p.m. (local)
• Express in 2 hours or less: Friday, December 24 at 4 p.m. (local)
• Curbside pickup: Friday, December 24 at 4 p.m. (local)

Amazon Christmas shipping deadlines

• Same-day delivery: Saturday, December 24 (free for Prime members in select areas with $35 purchase; $2.99 for orders below $35)
• Same-day delivery: Saturday, December 24 (grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh for Prime members)
• Estimated shipping times vary based on product type and delivery location. 

Best Buy Christmas shipping deadlines

• Store pickup/curbside pickup: by Saturday, December 24 at 5 p.m. local time
• Same-day delivery: by Saturday, December 24 at 2 p.m. local time (check your local availability here)

Kohl's Christmas shipping deadlines

• In-store pickup: order online by Saturday, December 24  by 1 p.m. (local time) for pickup by 6 p.m. 

Microsoft Christmas shipping deadlines

• Free shipping: Wednesday, December 21 at 11 a.m. (PT)

Dell Christmas shipping deadlines

• Ground: Wednesday, December 14 
• 2-day: Tuesday, December 20
• Next-day: Wednesday, December 21

FedEx Christmas shipping deadlines

• FedEx Ground: Wednesday, December 14
• FedEx Express Saver: Tuesday, December 20
• FedEx 2-Day: Wednesday, December 21
• FedEx SameDay: Friday, December 23

USPS Christmas shipping deadlines

• USPS Ground: Saturday, December 17
• First-Class Mail: Saturday, December 17
• Priority Mail: Monday, December 19
• Priority Mail Express: Friday, December 23

UPS Christmas shipping deadlines

• UPS 3-Day Select: Tuesday, December 20
• UPS 2nd Day Air: Wednesday, December 21
• UPS Next Day Air: Thursday, December 22
• The UPS Service Guarantee is applicable for select air and international orders only.