Order deadlines for Christmas delivery vary by freight and non-freight items. Freight orders must be placed by noon CST December 15, with delivery up to 10 business days in rural or non-lower 48 states. Non-freight orders have different deadlines: Standard Shipping by December 15 (5-7 days), UPS 3 Day Select by December 19, Second Day by December 22, and Overnight by December 23. Extra fees apply for expedited shipping; allow extra time outside the lower 48 states.
The delivery timeframes depend on whether you are ordering freight or non-freight items.
Freight
Order by: Noon CST December 15 for most areas. Freight items include big things like machines and workbenches that can’t ship via UPS. You’ll see a freight charge on these items next to the price.
Heads up:
- If you’re in a rural area or outside the lower 48 states, delivery can take up to 10 business days.
- Ordering early is the best way to avoid delays.
- See How do I receive freight deliveries? for more details.
Non-Freight
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Standard Shipping (USPS/UPS Ground):
- Order by Noon CST December 15
- Usually arrives in 5–7 business days
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UPS 3 Day Select (online only):
- Order by Noon CST December 19
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Second Day:
- Order by Noon CST December 22
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Overnight:
- Order by Noon CST December 23
A few quick notes:
- Free shipping minimums don’t apply to Second Day, Overnight, or special shipping options, so extra fees will apply.
- If you’re outside the lower 48 states, allow extra time for delivery.
USPS Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, & U.S. Territories can be found here.