Christmas Day is less than two weeks away. So if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, you’re running out of time. The earlier you start shopping, the higher your chances of receiving your packages on time. If you still have tons of gifts to buy this year, don’t miss these online store shopping deadlines.

If you need gift ideas, you can check out some of our favorites at retailers like Amazon and Walmart. If you find that you’ve been holding off until last week (the deadline for some stores is today!) and are running out of time to ship your order, most of these stores offer same-day pickup options.

This is where you need to place your orders so they can be placed under the tree on Christmas morning. Please note that these are estimated dates and may be affected by inclement weather and other delays. We recommend planning in advance to avoid disappointment.

Amazon Christmas shopping deadlines

As an Amazon Prime member, you have a few free shipping options available. This is where you need to order your gifts so that they arrive on time. Please note that not all items are available for one-day or same-day delivery. So plan accordingly.

2-day delivery: Order by December 22nd and arrive December 24th.

1 day delivery: Order by December 23rd and arrive December 24th.

Same day delivery: Order on December 24th and receive it the same day.

If you’re not a Prime subscriber, you’ll need to make your purchases sooner. Amazon states that standard shipping takes approximately four to five business days. So if you want your gifts to arrive by December 24th, you must make the purchase no later than December 17th.

Walmart Christmas Shipping Deadlines

As long as the products you order are from Walmart and not from third-party sellers on the Walmart website or app, they should arrive within two to five days on average. Every product on the Walmart website has shipping time listed according to your address. For example, it could read: “Arrives in more than three days” or “Arrives tomorrow”. Please review these estimates carefully before purchasing in case you need to look elsewhere or purchase a different gift to meet your shipping deadline.

Arrives in three or more days: Order by December 19th.

Arrives in two days: Order by December 22nd.

Arrives next day: Order by December 23rd.

If you’re a Walmart Plus subscriber, you may also be eligible for same-day delivery. If this is the case, you can place an order on December 24th for delivery on Christmas Eve – however same day delivery does not apply to Christmas Day itself. Also note that not all products are eligible for same day delivery come into question. So be sure to check this before completing your order.

If all else fails and you need an item but it doesn’t ship on time, you can always use curbside pickup to avoid walking into a messy store.

Target shipping times for Christmas

When you order from Target, you can expect your shipment to arrive within three to five business days. However, the major retail chain notes that the delivery date may be delayed due to mass shipping expected to occur during the holidays. Free two-day shipping is also available as long as you spend at least $35 (or have a Target Circle card) – make sure it’s available where you live. Here you will find the deadlines for your order in time for Christmas.

Delivery within five working days: Order by December 17th.

Delivery within two working days: Order by December 20th.

If you live in an area where weekend deliveries are possible, you may receive your shipment on the Saturday or Sunday before Christmas, but this is not guaranteed. For example, if you order on December 20th, it is possible that you will receive your package on December 22nd.

You can also take advantage of Target’s free same-day curbside pickup if the item you need is in stock at your local store.

Christmas gift shipping deadlines for other popular stores

These are the deadlines for free standard shipping (you can pay an additional fee to receive your items sooner) so that your gifts arrive by December 24th. Note that you may need to meet a minimum order value to be eligible for free shipping. Additionally, if you miss shipping deadlines, all stores listed below—except Apple—offer same-day curbside pickup.

• Best buy: Varies by product and location – you may be able to benefit from free next day or two day shipping.

• Apple: December 23rd until 5 p.m. if you order a Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV or Apple Watch, and December 22nd for almost everything else.

Still not sure which gifts to buy? Here are some of the best Christmas gifts you can give in 2024. And if you’re sending gifts this year, don’t miss these holiday shipping deadlines.