Whether you've been planning for months or you're after some last-minute gifts for gamers, many retailers have now announced their last posting dates for Christmas. In general, stores will be able to ship items ordered in the last week before the big day, but we wouldn't wait too long as many retailers work on a per-item basis. That means getting your order in in time to hit Holiday shipping deadlines has never been more important.
That's because stock shortages on some of the biggest tech items can elongate those shipping times considerably. Of course, finding a PS5 restock or Xbox Series X restock in time for Christmas Day is going to be particularly difficult, but we're seeing these delayed Christmas posting dates on iPads, laptops, and Nintendo Switch bundles as well.
We've been scouring all your favorite retailers to find you the absolute latest posting dates for Christmas, with a range of holiday shipping deadlines for your go-to stores listed below. If you're particularly savvy, it's also worth checking out all the Christmas sales available right now to save some cash on your shopping list at the same time.
Last posting dates at a glace
US:
- Amazon - December 24
- Best Buy - December 22
- Walmart - December 20 (ground shipping)
- Target - December 24
- GameStop - December 24
UK:
- Amazon - December 23
- Argos - December 24
- Currys - December 22
- Game - December 23
- John Lewis - December 22
- Very - December 22
Holiday shipping deadlines in the US
Last posting dates in the UK
If you're after more inspiration, check out the best PS5 gifts and best Xbox gifts available this year. For Ninty fans, we're also rounding up all the best Nintendo Switch gifts on the shelves as well. If you're in the UK, though, we're showing you exactly what to expect from this year's Boxing Day sales.
