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16th December 2025
11:25am GMT
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If you're planning to shop online for some last minute Christmas presents then you may want to get your orders in soon.
Buying your presents the week before the big day means they might not arrive in time for the 25th.
Delivery companies are especially busy over Christmas and it can take a little longer than usual to get your online orders.
But there's still time to buy some gifts and have them delivered before 25 December if you get them from Amazon.
The key dates are what you'll need to keep in mind if you're planning on doing some last minute Christmas shopping.
Below you can find out everything you need to know about Amazon's last delivery dates before Christmas.
According to Amazon: "It depends on the item. To ensure your order arrives in time for Christmas, check the delivery details on the product page before you buy. This will show you the estimated delivery date so you can shop with confidence and make sure your gifts arrive when you need them."
As a general rule, around 19 December is the last day you can get Standard Delivery - if you're not an Amazon Prime member - for the items to be delivered in time for Christmas.
Last delivery times for Christmas will vary by item and location, but generally, Prime members can order as late as 23 December for standard Prime delivery, or even Christmas Eve for Same-Day Delivery in many areas.
There are a number of ways to get your items delivered over the Christmas period.
Prime delivery is available on millions of products this festive season, including same-day delivery to over 80 towns and cities, and one-day delivery nationwide.
You can also pick-up your parcel from over 20,000 locations across the country, including Amazon Lockers, Post Offices, and other retailers.
Make sure you check the final delivery date during checkout, as "delivery cut off dates are a guideline and can be impacted by external factors".
Amazon has an extended returns window for Christmas. Most items purchased between 1 November and 31 December can now be returned until 31 January 2026.
The online retailer says: "We offer free, convenient returns on most items delivered in the UK, and more than 95% of customers in the UK have a free return drop-off point within 5km of their home. Customers should look for the 'Free Returns' badge under the price to confirm it is a qualifying item."
