Christmas shopping last order dates

Get your online shopping delivered in time for Christmas

Take the stress out of Christmas shopping with this handy Which? guide, which lists the last order dates from popular online shops such as John Lewis, Play.com, Argos and many more - so you're guaranteed delivery in time for Christmas.

If you're stuck for present ideas then check out the Which? Christmas gift guide, and visit our reviews of popular home and kitchen gifts such as coffee machines, smoothie makers or hand blenders, juicers or toasters, or up-to-the-minute gadgets such as digital cameras, digital radios, LCD and plasma TVs or MP3 players.

You can also find out how to seek out cheap deals on Which? Best Buys in our money-saving guide to finding and buying discounted clearance products. To find out which online shops are the top clicks for our members take a look at our survey of online shops. 

And if your Christmas shopping leaves you stuck with problems, find out how to return unwanted gifts, how to shop safely and securely online and what to do if you have a problem with online or catalogue shopping in our free advice section.

Amazon

Order by:

11.59pm, Friday 18 December (free Super Saver delivery)

11.59pm, Sunday 20 December 2009 (first class delivery)

2pm Wednesday 23 December (express delivery)

3.30pm, Wednesday 23 December (Amazon Prime customers)

8.30am, Thursday 24 December (customers in Birmingham and London wanting evening delivery)

These last order dates apply to Amazon.co.uk orders only. For Amazon Marketplace sellers, you'll need to refer to their own terms and conditions.

Go to Amazon.co.uk for a whole range of Christmas gift ideas including books, CDs and DVDs, and gadgets such as DVD and Blu ray players. Amazon.co.uk also sells home appliances, clothing, cosmetics, toys, computer and video game hardware and software.

Argos

Order by:

Monday 21 December (express delivery, two days)

1pm, Tuesday 22 December (smaller items)

The last order dates for larger items at Argos vary, so check individual product pages on Argos.co.uk. 

Visit Argos.co.uk for a range of gifts, including large domestic appliances such as washing machines and gadgets such as DVD recorders. You'll also find toys and games, jewellery and gardening tools.

Asda

Order by:

Friday 18 December (jewellery)

Sunday 20 December (for small / medium items)

Visit Asda.co.uk for a variety of Christmas gift ideas for the home, for gadget lovers, or for the kids.

Avon

Order by:

11am, Monday 21 December (express delivery)

Avonshop.co.uk is a well-known destination for cosmetics and beauty products.

BBC Shop

Order by:

Friday 18 December

Take a look at BBCShop.com for a range of books and magazines.

Boots 

Order by:

2.30pm, Friday 18 December (Saturday delivery the next day)

2.30pm, Monday 21 December (standard delivery)

2.30pm Tuesday 22 December (next-day delivery)

Boots recommends that customers ordering heavy or bulky items should place orders by Thursday 17 December to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

These last online order deadlines apply to virtually all addresses in the UK, but if you live in remote areas the website will flag a potential delay on checkout.

Take a look at Boots.com for popular Christmas gifts such as electric toothbrushes and shavers, alongside smaller gifts such as cosmetics.

Cheap Smells

Order by:

4pm, Friday 18 December

Visit Cheapsmells.com for a range of cut price fragrances and cosmetics

Clarks

Order by:

Tuesday 22 December (next day delivery)

Clarks.co.uk was voted the top clothing, shoes and accessories website in the recent Which? survey of online shops

Comet

Order by: 

Sunday 20 December (all items)

Take a look at Comet.co.uk for key electrical purchases. If your region is switching over to digital TV, you might want to look at set-top boxes.

Cotton Traders

Order by:

Tuesday 22 December

Visit Cottontraders.co.uk for clothing gifts online

Crocus

Order by:

3pm, Tuesday 22 December

Visit Crocus.co.uk if you're shopping for gardening tools this Christmas.

Currys

Order by:

Monday 21 December

Currys.co.uk stocks a range of large dosmetic appliances such as fridge freezers or smaller home Christmas gifts such as digital radios.

Debenhams

Order by:

12pm, Monday 21 December

Debenhams.com stocks a range of clothing, home furnishings and kitchen appliances.

Direct Golf

Order by:

Friday 18 December (standard shipping)

Tuesday 22 December (next day delivery)

Visit Direct-golf.co.uk for golfing accessories as potential Christmas gifts.

Dixons

Order by:

3pm, Monday 21 December

Dixons.co.uk stocks a range of gadgets such as camcorders along with laundry and refrigeration essentials.

Dorothy Perkins

Order by:

12pm, Monday 21 December (standard delivery)

2pm, Wednesday 23 December (express delivery)

Visit Dorothyperkins.co.uk for clothing and accessories.

Dunelm

Order by:

6pm, Monday 21 December (standard delivery)

2pm, Wednesday 23 December (next-day delivery)

Dunelm-mill.co.uk stocks a range of furniture and soft furnishing items that you may want to consider for Christmas presents.

Early Learning Centre 

Order by: 

Midnight, Sunday 20 December (standard delivery)

4pm, Tuesday 22 December (next-day delivery)

Visit Elc.co.uk for toys and games for your children.

Ebuyer

Order by:

Wednesday 23 December (next-day delivery)

Visit Ebuyer.com for a range of gadgets this Christmas such as digital cameras, MP3 players and laptops.

Figleaves

Order by:

12pm, Monday 21 December (Royal Mail standard delivery)

Midnight, Tuesday 22 December (Royal Mail express delivery)

Figleaves.com stocks a wide range of lingerie, underwear and clothing.

Firebox

Order by:

12pm, Monday 21 December (standard delivery)

12pm, Wednesday 23 December (express delivery)

Visit Firebox.com for a range of toys and gadgets this Christmas.

Fragrance Direct

Order by:

Monday 21 December (standard delivery)

2pm, Wednesday 23 December (next day delivery)

Visit Fragrancedirect.co.uk for perfumes, aftershave and cosmetics.

Game

Order by:

12pm, Friday 18 December (second class post)

12pm, Monday 21 December (first class post)

Wednesday, 23 December (express delivery)

Go to Game.co.uk if you're looking to buy games consoles and computer software this Christmas.

Games Workshop

Order by:

Midnight, Monday 21 December (standard shipping or collect instore)

10.30am, Tuesday 22 December (express shipping)

Games-workshop.co.uk sells table-top model soldiers and toys.

House of Fraser

Order by:

Midnight, Friday 18 December (standard delivery, Saturday delivery)

1.30pm, Tuesday 22 December (next-day delivery, named weekday delivery)

Take a look at House of Fraser.co.uk for a variety of Christmas gifts, including clothes and homewares.

HMV

Order by:

Midnight, Sunday 20 December

Visit HMV.com for a range of entertainment products including CDs, DVDs and gaming accessories

John Lewis

Order by: 

Monday 21 December (all items)

Johnlewis.com is a firm favourite among Which? members - our popular present ideas for your home guide includes some John Lewis gift ideas.

Lakeland

Order by:

10pm, Friday 18 December (gift-wrapped items) 

10pm, Monday 21 December (standard delivery) 

12pm, Wednesday 23 December (next-day delivery)

Visit Lakeland.co.uk for Christmas gifts for the home.

Lands End

Order by:

Monday 21 December

Landsend.co.uk stocks its own range of clothing for men and women.

Liz Earle

Order by: 

Friday 18 December (priority delivery)

Tuesday 22 December (special delivery) 

Lizearle.com sells its own range of specialist beauty products.

Littlewoods

Order by:

8pm, Wednesday 23 December

Visit Littlewoods.com for a range of clothing, accessories and kitchen appliances.

Lush

Order by:

Tuesday 22 December (24 and 48-hour delivery)

Lush.co.uk sells its own brand of handmade cosmetics for the bath and body and scored highly among Which? members in our high street shops survey.

M and M Direct

Order by:

12pm, Tuesday 22 December

Find fashion and sportswear at Mandmdirect.com.

Maplin

Order by:

Midnight, Friday 18 December

Visit Maplin.co.uk for a range of accessories for electrical products.

Marks and Spencer

Order by: 

12pm, Sunday 20 December (standard delivery)

12pm, Tuesday 22 December (next-day delivery)

Marksandspencer.com stocks a range of M&S clothing, homewares and soft furnishings.

Mothercare

Order by: 

Midnight, Sunday 20 December (standard delivery)

4pm, Tuesday 22 December (next-day delivery)

Specialist baby and child store Mothercare.co.uk stocks lots of baby items, including pushchairs.

Next

Next.co.uk has different ordering dates depending on what you order and how you have it delivered. 

Order by:

12pm, Wednesday 23 December (fresh flowers)

6pm, Tuesday 22 December (items for GB courier delivery)

6pm, Sunday 20 December (items for Northern Ireland courier delivery) 

Take a look at Next.co.uk for Christmas gifts such as clothes and home furnishing.

PC World

Order by:

Monday 21 December (all items)

Visit PCWorld.co.uk for computers, TVs and computer accessories.

Pixmania

Order by: 

12pm, Wednesday 23 December

Visit Pixmania.com for a range of tech gadgets this Christmas such as digital cameras and TVs.

Play

Order by:

Saturday 19 December (all items)

Play.com is a popular destination for Which? members shopping for entertainment products such as CDs and DVDs, but it also sells lots of audio and visual gadgets.

Superdrug

Order by:

2pm, Monday 21 December (standard delivery)

2pm, Tuesday 22 December (next day delivery)

Take a look at Superdrug.com for cosmetics and toiletries.

Tesco

Last order dates vary according to different departments at Tesco.com.

Order by:

12pm, Tuesday 22 December (small toys)

3pm, Monday 21 December (books)

Visit Tesco.com for a whole range of websites selling books, CDs, clothing and electrical and home appliances.

The Body Shop

Order by:

11.30am, Friday 18 December (free delivery)

Thebodyshop.co.uk sells its own range of cosmetics and bath products

The Book People

Order by: 

12pm, Wednesday 23 December (next-day delivery) 

Next-day delivery is not available in the Scottish highlands, Scottish islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and the Scilly Isles.

Go to Thebookpeople.co.uk if you want to check out books for Christmas presents.

Thompson and Morgan

Order by: 

Friday 18 December (all items)

Take a look at Thompson-Morgan.com for gardening products.

Topshop

Order by:

12pm, Monday 21 December (standard delivery)

2pm, Wednesday 23 December (express delivery)

Visit Topshop.co.uk for clothing and accessories.

Waterstones

Order by: 

3pm, Saturday 19 December (first class post)

3pm, Monday 21 December (UK courier)

Visit Waterstones.com for books if you're buying for avid readers this Christmas.

Wiggle

Order by:

12pm. Monday 21 December (free delivery)

Wiggle.co.uk is Which? members favourite website for sporting goods

Zavvi

Order by:

Sunday 20 December

Visit Zavvi.com for CDs, DVDs and video games