With just days to go until December 25, the clock is ticking for UK shoppers hoping to have presents delivered in time for Christmas morning. For those relying on online orders, knowing the final festive delivery deadlines is now critical.
Key High Street and Fashion Retailers
Several major high street names are offering last-minute delivery options, but strict cut-offs apply. Marks & Spencer shoppers have until December 23 to place orders for next-day delivery on its own-brand fashion, beauty, home items, and flowers. For standard delivery, the deadline is December 20. The retailer's click-and-collect service is also available until the 23rd.
At River Island, the final chance for standard delivery is midnight on December 20, while next-day delivery runs until midnight on December 22. Its click-and-collect service, however, ends at midnight on the 19th.
Fashion brand Nobody's Child has one of the earliest deadlines, requiring orders for next-day delivery to be placed by 7:30 pm on December 19. Meanwhile, Boden is accepting next-day delivery orders until 5 pm on December 21, and Roman Originals allows online orders until December 23 for next-day delivery.
Beauty, Footwear and Speciality Gifts
Beauty enthusiasts still have a small window to shop. LookFantastic requires orders for standard delivery by midnight on December 20, with next-day delivery available until midnight on December 22. Similarly, Cult Beauty orders must be placed by December 22 to qualify for next-day delivery.
For iconic footwear, Dr. Martens has set its standard delivery cut-off for 5 pm on December 19, with next-day delivery available until 5 pm on December 22. The brand advises that next-day orders placed on the 23rd will not arrive until the 27th.
Shoppers seeking jewellery from Abbott Lyon have until December 22 to order for guaranteed Christmas delivery, with a dedicated list of eligible products on its website.
One-Stop Shops and Final Advice
Department store Next provides a little more breathing room. The last chance for home delivery is 8 pm on December 22, while click & collect online orders can be placed until 11 pm on the 22nd for collection on the 23rd. A final same-day store collection option is available until 2 pm on December 24, subject to individual store hours.
New Look is offering next-day delivery until 8 pm on December 22.
It is crucial to note that all these dates are subject to courier capacity and potential unexpected delays. Retailers strongly advise shoppers to place their orders as soon as possible to avoid disappointment and ensure gifts arrive under the tree in time for Christmas Day.
