Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas are all just about a week away, and if you’ve found yourself procrastinating on your holiday shopping, no sweat. We gathered up all of the 2024 holiday shipping cut-offs for USPS, UPS, and FedEx, as well as some of your favorite retailers.
If need to do some online shopping, there’s still some time — but not much! Below are the important dates to remember for a planned arrival on or before Dec. 25. Just remember: Nothing is guaranteed!
U.S. Postal Service (USPS) 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
| Domestic service | Date (lower 48 states) | Date for Alaska | Date for Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Mail | Dec. 19 | Dec. 19 | Dec. 19 |
| Priority Mail Express | Dec. 21 | Dec. 21 | Dec. 21 |
UPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
| Domestic service | Ship date |
|---|---|
| 3-Day Select | Dec. 19 |
| 2nd Day Air | Dec. 20 |
| Next Day Air | Dec. 23 |
FedEx 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
| Domestic service | Ship date |
|---|---|
| Express Saver | Dec. 19 |
| 2Day and 2Day AM* | Dec. 20 |
| First Overnight and Priority Overnight* | Dec. 23 |
| Same Day | Dec. 24 |
Retailer Orders
Ordering directly from trusted retailers can be a very convenient way to get last-minute gifts delivered or ready for pick-up so you can just swing by and grab it. And, don’t forget to think outside the big box: Many independent toy stores and specialty retailers offer in-store pickup, curbside pickup, shipping, and local delivery options with plenty of stock!
Walmart
| Shipping Option | Deadline to Shop | Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| Next-day & Two-day Shipping | Dec. 23, 12:30 p.m. local time | by Dec. 25 |
| Express Delivery | Dec. 24, 4 p.m. local time | Dec. 24 |
| In-store, Same-day Pick-up & Delivery | Dec. 24, 12 p.m. local time | Dec. 24 |
Target
Target will extend its hours of operation on Dec. 23-24. Most stores will be open until midnight local time on Dec. 23 and 8 p.m. local time on Dec. 24. All Target stores will be closed on Dec. 25.
| Shipping Option | Deadline to Shop | Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| Target Circle 360 Members Same-day Shipping (over $35) | Dec. 24, 3 p.m. local time | Dec. 24 |
| Drive Up Pick-up | Dec. 24, 6 p.m. local time | Dec. 24 |
Toys “R’ Us at Macy’s
Macy’s handles shipping for Toys “R” Us orders in the U.S. (excluding flagship locations)
| Shipping Type for In-Stock Merchandise* (lower 48) | Order by |
|---|---|
| Standard Shipping | Dec. 21, 5 p.m. ET |
| Premium Shipping | Dec. 21, 5 p.m. ET |
| Express Shipping | Dec. 22, 12 p.m. ET |
| Same-Day Delivery (Select Areas Only) | Dec. 24, 10 a.m. local time |
| Store Pickup & Contact-Free Curbside Pickup | Dec. 24, 3 p.m. local time |
| e-Gift card delivery | Dec. 24, 1 p.m. ET |
Amazon
At the time of publication, Amazon’s shipping availability is on a per-product basis, so pay attention to those dates as you are ordering. Alternatively, Amazon gift cards are also available!
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Still need inspiration on what to get the kids in your life this year? The Toy Insider’s 19th annual Holiday Gift Guide is packed with great ideas. Happy shopping!
