Christmas shipping deadlines for 2015: a complete list

To help you spend as little as possible on shipping fees, we've collected cut-off dates for Christmas delivery at some of today's most popular retailers. 

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The holidays are upon us, and if you want to avoid any last-minute, frenzied trips to the mall, the time to shop is now. To help you spend as little as possible on shipping fees, we've collected cut-off dates for Christmas delivery at some of today's most popular retailers. A few stores will even upgrade your shipping to 2-day or next-day if you meet certain requirements. Just remember to pad your order by a few days to ensure your packages don't get tangled by winter storms or other unforeseen delays.

Please note: Some retailers have yet to post details about their holiday deadlines. We'll update our list as new deadlines become available. All times listed below are ET.

Not sure what to buy? Check out this list of gift ideas that seem expensive, but are actually pretty affordable. Or you might wait until after Christmas for some things. But if you're really at a loss, you can always go the gift card route — and score a sweet freebie for yourself in the process.

Christmas Shipping Deadlines

Store Standard Delivery Expedited Delivery
Abercrombie & Fitch 12/20 at 12 pm 12/23 at 12 pm
adidas 12/18 at 12 pm 12/21 at 12 pm
Adorama 12/17 at 8 pm 12/18 at 1 pm
Amazon 12/18 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 11:59 pm
American Eagle Outfitters 12/21 at 6 am 12/22 at 1 pm
Athleta 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 3 pm
Banana Republic 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 2 pm
Barneys 12/14 at 11:59 am 12/20 at 11:59 am
Bath & Body Works 12/18 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 5:59 pm
BCBGMAXAZRIA 12/15 at 11:59 pm 12/21 at 11:59 pm
Bed Bath & Beyond 12/19 at 11:59 pm 12/21 at 11:59 pm
Best Buy 12/15 at 11:30 am
(music and movies)
12/17 at 11:30 am
(other items)
12/22 at 11:30 am
(large home delivery items)
12/22 at 11:30 am
12/24 at 4 pm (same-day pickup)
Bloomingdales 12/22 at 12 pm 12/22 at 12 pm
Brooks Brothers 12/18 at 12 pm 12/22 at 12 pm
The Children's Place 12/18 at 11:59 pm  
Crate & Barrel 12/19 at 1 pm 12/22 at 1 pm
Disney Store 12/18 at 11:59 pm 12/21 at 11:59 pm
Eddie Bauer 12/22 at 2:59 am 12/23 at 2:59 am
Figis 12/17 at 9 pm 12/18 at 9 pm
Fry's Electronics 12/17 at 6 pm 12/22 at 6 pm
Gap 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 3 pm
Hollister 12/20 at 12 pm 12/22 at 12 pm
Home Depot 12/16 at 12 pm 12/21 at 12 pm
J.Crew 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/23 at 11 am
Kohl's 12/20 at 12 pm 12/21 at 2 pm
Lands' End 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 11:59 pm
LEGO Shop 12/15 at 12 pm 12/21 at 12 pm
The Limited 12/20 at 11:59 pm 12/23 at 11:59 pm
L.L.Bean 12/22 at 12 pm 12/23 at 12 pm
Lowe's 12/20 at 12 pm 12/24 at 6 pm (same-day pickup)
MacMall 12/17 at 5 pm (varies by ZIP code) 12/22 at 5 pm
Macy's 12/22 at 5 pm 12/22 at 5 pm
Madewell 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/23 at 11 am
Nordstrom 12/23 at 12 pm 12/23 at 12 pm
The North Face 12/15 at 3 am 12/21 at 3 am
Old Navy 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 3 pm
Pier 1 Imports 12/18 at 1 am 12/21 at 1 pm
Ralph Lauren 12/21 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 3 pm
REI 12/15 at 12 pm 12/21 at 12 pm
Soma 12/21 at 2 pm 12/22 at 2 pm
Tommy Hilfiger 12/18 at 11:59 pm 12/22 at 2 pm
Victoria's Secret 12/16 at 5 pm 12/22 at 5 pm
Williams-Sonoma 12/21 at 5 pm 12/23 at 9 pm
Zappos 12/22 at 1 pm 12/22 at 1 pm

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