The chart below lists recommended holiday ordering dates for in-stock items shipped to physical addresses within the United States. Please follow these ordering dates to ensure your gifts arrive by December 23.

For holiday ordering deadlines for PO Box, APO, and FPO addresses, click here.

For more information on Amazon.com shipping options, click on the appropriate link below:

Amazon Prime Member Shipping

FREE Super Saver Shipping

Standard Shipping

Two-Day Shipping

One-Day Shipping

Guaranteed Accelerated Delivery

If you are shipping to another country or ordering items from a seller other than Amazon.com, click the appropriate link below for more information:

• International Order Deadlines
• International Shipping Rates
• Merchants Deadlines
• Marketplace Deadlines

Item Availability

Please note that the chart above applies only to items marked "Usually ships in 24 hours." Please allow more time for items with longer availabilities. Order by 11:59 p.m. Pacific standard time on the date listed for delivery by December 23. (Sending Hanukkah gifts? The first day of Hanukkah is December 25.) Refer to the links below for more information:

• Gifts with 24-hour availability.
• Instant gifts: send an e-mail gift certificate with an e-card.
• More tips on ordering holiday gifts.

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping costs vary depending on the quantity, type, weight, and size of the items you purchase as well as the number of shipments and the shipping option you choose. For a detailed list of shipping costs, refer to the shipping method links above.

What does "item availability" mean?

Every item in our store has an "availability" status, which simply indicates the amount of time we need to process your order before we can ship the item to you or your gift recipient. You can find this item availability information below the item's price on every product detail page, as well as in your Shopping Cart.

What if my order includes several items with different availabilities?

Unless you choose "Ship as items become available" on our order form, multiple-item orders are held for shipment until all items are available. (For instance, if you order three items, and two have an availability of 24 hours while one has an availability of 2-3 days, your order will ship in 2-3 days.) For more detailed information, see Where's My Stuff? in our Help section.

What about longer availabilities not mentioned above?

Unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee holiday delivery of items with availabilities of 1-2 weeks or longer, or new items that have not yet been released.

What if my order includes items from different merchants, such as an Apparel merchant?

Because each of our merchants fulfills and ships its own products, holiday timelines may vary for each. Click here for a list of all our merchants and their respective order deadlines.

What if I'm ordering an oversize item that requires special handling, such as a large toy or a TV?

For products that are extremely large or weigh more than 150 pounds, we note on their product detail pages that special handling is required and that they will ship separately from other items in your order. The shipping charges for these items are indicated on the product detail page. These products will be delivered approximately one week after being shipped from our fulfillment center. The last day to order an oversize item is December 13, for delivery on Friday, December 23. Please also note that each shipment of these items requires an adult signature upon delivery, and they can be shipped only within the U.S. Once your order leaves our fulfillment center, you will be contacted by the shipper to arrange a specific time for delivery.

Deadlines, schmeadlines. I'm one of those types who waits until the last minute to do my shopping. What about me?

We have several holiday shipping options to ensure your items are delivered on time, even those items ordered at the last minute (up through Thursday, December 22). For those customers who still are not finished with their holiday shopping, you can still send a magazine subscription or an Amazon.com gift certificate. Send an e-mail gift certificate or a gift certificate with a holiday e-card--either way it will reach your recipient within hours!