Last order dates for Christmas 2021
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 2021, Christmas delivery costs and Royal Mail's final posting dates for 2021.
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 store | Cheapest last order date | Delivery cost | Last order date | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 20th Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | 23rd Dec (free on Prime) | |
| Argos | 24th Dec | £3.95 | 24th Dec (£3.95) | |
| Boots | 17th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| ASOS | 20th Dec | Free (£35+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.95) | |
| Topshop/Topman | 15th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | NA | |
| Game | 17th Dec | £4.99 | 23rd Dec (£7.99) | |
| Schuh | 17th Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 23rd Dec (Free) | |
| JD Sports | 14th Dec | Free (£70+ spend) | NA | |
| TheHut.com | 20th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Buyagift.com | 21st Dec | £1.99 | 23rd Dec (£7.50) | |
| John Lewis | 18th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£6.95) | |
| boohoo | 22nd Dec | £3.99 | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Superdrug | 14th Dec | Free (£15+ spend) | NA | |
| Body Shop | 18th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 20th Dec (£4.49) | |
| Thorntons | 17th Dec | £3.95 | 23rd 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 | 15th Dec | £4.99 | 23rd Dec (£7.99) | |
| New Look | 14th Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.99) | |
| Hotel Chocolat | 15th Dec | £4.95 | 22nd Dec (£5.95) | |
| Urban Outfitters | 21st Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Waterstones | 18th Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 21st Dec (£3.99) | |
| French Connection | 17th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.95) | |
| Miss Selfridge | 21st Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£6) | |
| The Fragrance Shop | 15th Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£3.99) | |
| Firebox.com | 17th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.49) | |
| eBay | Varies | Varies | NA | |
| LookFantastic | 17th Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| Zavvi | 20th Dec | £1.99 | 22nd Dec (£5.99) | |
| Debenhams | 20th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£3.99) | |
| Next | NA | NA | 22nd Dec (£3.99) | |
| Very.co.uk | NA | NA | 23rd Dec (£3.99) | |
| Findmeagift.com | 21st Dec | £3.99 | 23rd Dec (£6.99) | |
| Myprotein | 17th Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| VistaPrint | 13th Dec | Varies | 19th Dec | |
| Ann Summers | 17th Dec | Free (£40+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.95) | |
| WHSmith | 10th Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.99) | |
| Apple | NA | NA | 22nd Dec (Free) | |
| Dorothy Perkins | 21st Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£5.95) | |
| Burton | 15th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | NA | |
| Currys/PC World | 14th Dec | Free | 23rd Dec (£5) | |
| Lastminute.com | 21st Dec | £1.49 | NA | |
| Virgin Experience Days | 25th Dec | Free e-voucher | 25th Dec (Free e-voucher) | |
| Bunches | 20th Dec | Varies | NA | |
| Missguided | 17th Dec | £3.99 | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| MandM Direct | 19th Dec | £4.99 | 23rd Dec (£6.99) | |
| Office Shoes | 17th Dec | £3.50 | 22nd Dec (£5) | |
| Sports Direct | 15th Dec | £4.99 | 23rd Dec (£7.99) | |
| Benefit | 21st Dec | Free (£25+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| Matalan | 13th Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | NA | |
| Feelunique | 18th Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | 23rd Dec (£4.95) | |
| Pretty Little Thing | 19th Dec | £3.99 | 23rd Dec (£5.99) | |
| PrezzyBox | 18th Dec | £3.99 | 23rd 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 | 23rd Dec | Free (£50+ spend) | NA | |
| River Island | 19th Dec | Free (£65+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£5) | |
| Mango | 14th Dec | Free (£30+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£8.95) | |
| Lush | 20th Dec | £3.95 | 23rd Dec (£6.95) | |
| & Other Stories | 16th Dec | Free (£90+ spend) | 20th Dec (£9) | |
| Etsy | Varies | Varies | NA | |
| H&M | 21st Dec | £3.99 | NA | |
| Wilko | 18th Dec | £5 | 23rd Dec (£8) | |
| HMV | 21st Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | NA | |
| Footasylum | 21st Dec | Free (£49+ spend) | 22nd Dec (£4.99) | |
| Claire's | 18th Dec | Free (£20+ spend) | 21st Dec (£5.50) | |
| All Saints | 15th Dec | £3.95 | 18th Dec (£4.95) |
Royal Mail Christmas delivery dates 2021
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 2020, standard second class parcels and cards had to be sent for delivery by 18th December or 21st December for first class.
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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