Last day to mail for Christmas
Dec 17 Thursday, by USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class MailPriority Mail, Dec 18 and Priority Mail Express, Dec 19
Your last day
Pick who's carrying it and where it's headed
Track a package
Ordering from a store
The last day to order and still have it there for Christmas
- See's CandiesStandard shipping. Overnight until Dec 22Dec 15
- ShutterflyCards and photo gifts sent to you, Economy or Standard. Super Rush until Dec 21Dec 16
- Swiss ColonyStandard delivery. Express until Dec 22Dec 16
- Barnes & NobleStandard shipping, by noon EasternDec 17
- Harry & DavidStandard shipping. Overnight until Dec 23Dec 18
Going by last year
These stores haven't posted their 2026 dates yet. Last year's are a good guide.
- SnapfishCards and prints, lowest-cost shipping. Rush until about Dec 19about Dec 15
- UltaStandard shipping. Premium until about Dec 22about Dec 18
- Dick's Sporting GoodsGround shipping. Express until about Dec 21about Dec 18
- Kohl'sTwo-day shipping. One-day until about Dec 20about Dec 19
- QVCLast-minute gifts, by noon Easternabout Dec 20
- AmazonPrime two-day delivery. Prime one-day until about Dec 22about Dec 21
- TargetItems with free two-day shipping. Store pickup until about 6 p.m. on Christmas Eveabout Dec 21
- Macy'sStandard shipping, by 5 p.m. Eastern. Express until about Dec 22about Dec 21
- JCPenneyStandard delivery. Next-day until about Dec 23about Dec 21
- SephoraTwo-day shipping. One-day until about Dec 23about Dec 22
- NordstromTwo-day shipping, by noon Eastern. Next-day until about Dec 23about Dec 22
- WalmartShipping, by 12:30 p.m. your time. Express delivery until about 5 p.m. on Christmas Eveabout Dec 23
Wrapped and ready to go
Everything to send it looking like Christmas
Christmas gift boxesFind it on Amazon 
Ribbon and bowsFind it on Amazon 
Wrapping paperFind it on Amazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
The dates, by carrier
USPS last days to mail for Christmas
FedEx last days to ship for Christmas
UPS last days to ship for Christmas
Mailing to someone serving overseas
Mailing overseas for ChristmasLast checked Monday, November 9, from USPS and FedEx. Carriers call these dates estimates, so sooner is always safer.
From our shop Holly wrapping paper If it's going in the mail, it may as well look planned. Our holly wrapping paper. 
