With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, last-minute shoppers will no doubt be feeling the pressure to get all the items ticked off their gift lists. And while it seems like the days may be flying by, don’t panic – as you still have time to place online orders with big brands such as Amazon, Next, Boots, Sephora, and MAC, and get them delivered in time for them to be under the tree on the morning of December 25.
To help make sure all your presents arrive on time to be wrapped and tucked underneath the tree, the savvy team at Hot UK Deals has compiled a thorough list of key UK retail giants, and their last order dates for Christmas delivery.
Dan Evans, from Hot UK Deals, told the Mirror: “Christmas shopping can be stressful, especially when you’re juggling busy schedules and trying to find the perfect gifts. Our guide to Christmas order deadlines is designed to help shoppers stay organised and ensure their presents arrive on time.”
So, if you haven’t yet finished buying gifts for your nearest and dearest, keep reading to find out how much longer you have to do so…
The full list of final Christmas order dates:
December 17th:
December 18th:
- Dunelm, by 9pm (for orders in Scotland and Northern Ireland)
- Next (for orders in England, Wales, and Scotland)
December 19th:
- LEGO store, by 2pm (express delivery)
- EE Store, by 5pm (express delivery)
- Dunelm, by 9pm (for orders in England and Wales)
- UNIQLO, by 11.59pm (express delivery)
- New Balance (express delivery)
- River Island (standard UK delivery)
- Seasalt Cornwall (standard UK delivery)
December 20th:
- Hunter Boots, by midday
- MAC, by 11.59pm
- Seasalt Cornwall (next day delivery)
- JD Sports (express delivery)
- Sephora UK (standard delivery)
December 21st:
- River Island (next day delivery)
- Adidas (express delivery)
December 22nd:
- Ann Summers, by 11.59am (express delivery)
- The Perfume Shop, by 1.30pm (Royal Mail Special Delivery)
- SCHUH (next day delivery)
- Sephora UK (next day delivery)
- Currys, paid delivery (small box)
December 23rd:
Top deals ahead of Christmas
Amazon:
Amazon Prime members will have the chance to pick up any last-minute Christmas shopping as late as December 23, for delivery on Christmas Eve.
Some of the top last-minute deals on Amazon right now include 60% off these Beats headphones, reduced from £349.95 to just £139.99, as well as a 41% discount on Ninja’s bestselling air fryer, which is now just £99.99, down from £169.99.
Boots:
Similarly, anyone looking for some last-minute beauty gifts for Christmas is in luck, as popular high-street retailer, Boots, is offering next day delivery as late as December 23, to be delivered on Christmas Eve. For standard home delivery, however, you’ll need to place your orders by midday on December 21, in order for them to arrive by Christmas Eve.
Some of Boots’ current hot deals include 20% off selected No7 products, as well as up to half-price off a range of fragrances, including Giorgio Armani and Marc Jacobs.
Next:
You’ll have to be a bit quicker to get your orders in at Next, however – as you have just five days left to ensure any items from the fashion brand arrive in time for the big day.
The store is a treasure trove for beauty, fashion, and even homeware – although furniture from Next takes four days to deliver.
River Island:
Meanwhile, you have just under a week left to place your Christmas orders at River Island, to make sure they arrive before December 25. Order by midnight on December 19 for standard UK delivery, or midnight on 21 December for next day delivery.
Sephora UK:
And for beauty fans, the cut-off at Sephora for next-day delivery in time for Christmas is 6pm on December 22. The cosmetics brand always runs excellent sales, and is currently offering 25% off selected gifts with the discount code, SAVING.