Christmas 2021 shipping deadlines are fast approaching. This year, however, holiday deadlines are especially tricky with the lingering effects of the pandemic and massive stock shortages still affecting deliveries. Fortunately, not all hope is lost. Many retailers are offering expedited shipping, curbside pickup, or same-day delivery.
Below, we’re tracking all of the Christmas 2021 shipping deadlines you need to know as we race toward Christmas Eve. Keep in mind that some major retailers have yet to post their official cut-off dates. We’ll update our post with the latest shipping deadlines as they’re confirmed. If you’re still shopping for gifts, make sure to check out our guide to the best Christmas deals right now.
Christmas shipping deadlines for Walmart
Christmas shipping deadlines for Apple
- MacBook Pro 13″ & MacBook Air deadlines: by Friday, December 17 (in-store pickup available)
- iPhone SE, 12 & 13 deadline: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available)
- iPhone 11 deadline: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available)
- Apple Watch deadline: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available)
- iPad Pro 12.9″ deadline: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available for other iPads)
- iMac 27″ & Mac mini deadlines: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available)
- AirPods deadlines: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available)
- HomePod mini: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available)
- Apple TV deadlines: by Wednesday, December 22 (in-store pickup available)
- If the order by date has passed for select devices, Apple is offering 2-hour courier delivery or in-store pickup options in select cities.
Christmas shipping deadlines for FedEx
Christmas shipping deadlines for USPS
Christmas shipping deadlines for UPS
- UPS Ground: Monday, December 20 (PDF link; may vary by city)
- UPS 3-Day Select: Tuesday, December 21 (PDF link)
- UPS 2nd Day Air: Wednesday, December 22 (PDF link)
- UPS Next Day Air: Thursday, December 23 (PDF link)
- The UPS Service Guarantee is applicable for select air and international orders only. It’s otherwise been suspended due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christmas Shipping deadlines for Mixbook
Last-minute holiday sales: Quick links
- Adidas: tees, hoodies, workout clothes from $9 @ Amazon
- Alienware: up to $300 off + gaming laptops from $860
- Amazon: save on 4K TVs, Ray-Ban, Apple devices, more
- Best Buy: save on Chromebooks, air fryers, treadmills, and more
- Dell: laptop sales from $249
- Dyson: $100 off select vacuums @ Dyson
- eBay: up to 75% off headphones, robot vacs, and more
- HDTVs: smart TVs from $149 @ Amazon
- Home Depot: up to 40% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, more
- HP: 61% off laptops from $209
- Lowe’s: up to 50% off vanities, smart home devices, more
- Nectar: $399 off mattresses+ free $399 gift @ Nectar
- Newegg: up to 55% off gaming laptops and accessories
- Overstock: holiday home sale 70% off
- REI: up to 40% off jackets, base layers, wool clothing and more
- Samsung: up to $1,300 off 4K QLED TVs, appliances, more
- Target: top deals on appliances, clothing and more
- Verizon: up to $1,000 off 5G phones with trade-in
- Walmart: 50% off toys, apparel, and more
- Walmart Plus: get early access to restocks
- Wayfair: up to 70% off desks, coffee tables, more
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