Last order dates for Christmas 2022
Make sure your Christmas shopping is ordered in time to avoid disappointment on Christmas Day – here's our rundown of top retailers' last order dates.
Last-minute shopping is much easier these days thanks to online shopping. But don't think you can get next day delivery right up to Christmas. In most cases, you can't.
Some big retailers have last order dates for Christmas as early as the 15th December! Save yourself from paying £5+ for last-minute delivery or unbearable awkwardness on Christmas Day with no presents to give.
Use our extensive list of all the major Christmas retailers and their last order dates for Christmas 2022, Christmas delivery costs and Royal Mail's final posting dates for 2022.
How to find last order dates:
- Search for your favourite retailer below or browse the list
- Always double check the delivery time and cost for your specific item as it can vary.
- Click and collect is available at most stores now and could be a cheaper last-minute option.
- Look out for free delivery codes in our retailer deals section.
- Top tip: Get free Amazon student prime and order right up until the 24th December (yes, that means same-day delivery!) in some locations.
Last order dates for Christmas
| Online Shop | Last order date (cheapest) | Delivery Cost | Desperate delivery date | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 23rd Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | 23rd Dec (free on Prime) | |
| Argos | 24th Dec | £3.95 | 24th Dec (£3.95) | |
| Boots | 19th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| ASOS | 20th Dec | Free (£35+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£5.95) | |
| Game | 20rd Dec | £4.99 | 23rd Dec (£7.99) | |
| Schuh | 19th Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.99) | |
| JD Sports | 19th Dec | Free (£70+ spend) | 22nd (£4.99) | |
| TheHut.com | 21st Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Buyagift.com | 21st Dec | £1.99 | 23rd Dec (£7.50) | |
| John Lewis | 19th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£6.95) | |
| boohoo | 22nd Dec | £3.99 | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Superdrug | 19th Dec | Free (£15+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£4.90) | |
| Body Shop | 19th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 21st Dec (£4.99) | |
| Thorntons | 19th Dec | Free (£15+ spend) | 22rd Dec (£5.95) | |
| IWOOT | 20th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| M&S | 17th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£4.99) | |
| House of Fraser | 19th Dec | £4.99 | 22rd Dec (£7.99) | |
| New Look | 16th Dec | Free (£29.99+ spend) | 22rd Dec (£4.99) | |
| Hotel Chocolat | 19th Dec | £4.95 | 22nd Dec (£5.95) | |
| Urban Outfitters | 19th Dec | Free | 21nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Waterstones | 20th Dec | Free | 21st Dec (£3.99) | |
| French Connection | 17th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 21st Dec (£5.95) | |
| The Fragrance Shop | 21st Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£3.99) | |
| Firebox.com | 17th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£5.49) | |
| eBay | Varies | Varies | NA | |
| LookFantastic | 20th Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| Zavvi | 15th Dec | £1.99 | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Next | NA | NA | 22nd Dec (£3.99) | |
| Very.co.uk | 20th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£3.99) | |
| Findmeagift.com | 21st Dec | £3.99 | 22nd Dec (£6.99) | |
| Myprotein | 21st Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| VistaPrint | 18th Dec | Varies | 20th Dec | |
| Ann Summers | 19th Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | 21st Dec (£5.95) | |
| WHSmith | 20th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£4.99) | |
| Apple | Varies | Varies | 22nd Dec (Free) | |
| Dorothy Perkins | 21st Dec | Free (£60+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Burton | 21st Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 22nd Dec | |
| Currys/PC World | 15th Dec | Free | 22nd Dec (£5) | |
| Virgin Experience Days | 25th Dec | Free e-voucher | 25th Dec (Free e-voucher) | |
| Bunches | 21st Dec | Varies | NA | |
| Missguided | 21st Dec | £3.99 | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| MandM Direct | 19th Dec | Free (£75+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£6.99) | |
| Office Shoes | 20th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£5) | |
| Sports Direct | 19th Dec | £4.99 | 22nd Dec (£7.99) | |
| Benefit | 21st Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| Matalan | 19th Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | NA | |
| Feelunique | 22nd Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| Pretty Little Thing | 21st Dec | £3.99 | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| PrezzyBox | 20th Dec | £3.99 | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Interflora | 23rd Dec | £7 | 24th Dec (£9) | |
| H Samuel | 17th Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| Selfridges | 21st Dec | £5 | 23rd Dec (£8) | |
| Paperchase | 16th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 21st Dec (£4.50) | |
| Zara | 21st Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | NA | |
| River Island | 20th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 23nd Dec (£5) | |
| Mango | 19th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | NA | |
| Lush | 17th Dec | £3.95 | 22nd Dec (£6.95) | |
| & Other Stories | 18th Dec | Free (£70+ spend) | 21st Dec (£10) | |
| Etsy | Varies | Varies | NA | |
| H&M | 19th Dec | £3.99 | 21st Dec (£5.99) | |
| Wilko | 19th Dec | £5 | 23rd Dec (£8) | |
| Footasylum | 21st Dec | Free (£49+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£4.99) | |
| Claire's | 17th Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | 20th Dec (£5.50) | |
| All Saints | 17th Dec | £3.95 | 22nd Dec (£4.95) |
Royal Mail Christmas delivery dates 2022
The Royal Mail may be delivering a couple of cards or presents for you this Christmas. Their last order date for Christmas delivery is slightly earlier than most retailers.
In 2021, standard second class parcels and cards had to be sent for delivery by 18th December or 21st December for first class.
Usually, if you're desperate you can still send items via special delivery up until the 23rd December (but it'll cost you).
There is more information on the Royal Mail delivery dates here.
Looking for some Christmas money-saving tips? Check out our Christmas deals, Christmas on a budget and gift ideas for under £5.
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