Amazon Christmas delivery 2026: the last order dates

Amazon has no single last order date — the date that counts is the delivery promise at checkout, for your item and your ZIP. Behind it sit these official 2026 carrier cutoffs:

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USPS

USPS Ground Advantage
Dec 17
USPS First-Class Mail
Dec 17
USPS Priority Mail
Dec 18
USPS Priority Mail Express
Dec 19

UPS

UPS 3 Day Select
Dec 21
UPS 2nd Day Air
Dec 22
UPS Next Day Air
Dec 23
UPS Ground
By route
Check your route at ups.com/ctc

FedEx

FedEx Express Saver
Dec 21
FedEx 2Day
Dec 22
FedEx Overnight
Dec 23
FedEx Ground & Home Delivery
Dec 17–23
Varies by ZIP — plan on the early end

Official 2026 carrier cutoffs. A retailer's packing time sits on top of every date — and a cutoff is not a delivery guarantee.

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Gift ideas for Christmas

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