Thursday is the last day you can order a gift from Apple and expect it to arrive before December 25 in the United States, according to the company’s holiday shipping guidelines.
But don’t despair. You can still order Apple products for pick-up or delivery from a local Apple Store.
Last call for Apple gifts shipped in time for Christmas in US
If you’re hoping to give someone new Apple gear for Christmas, you better get on it. Per the company’s holiday shipping guide we posted about in mid-November, Thursday, December 21 is your last day to shop and expect the shipped gift to reach its recipient before Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
That goes for all Macs, iPads, HomePods, AirTags, Apple Watches and Apple TV, plus the iPhones Apple sells new — Series 15, Series 14, iPhone 13 and iPhone SE. It’s also true of AirPods other than AirPods Max, for which the deadline is past.
If you’re in the UK, however, you get one more day: December 22.
Your other options are to order directly from a local Apple Store for pickup or 2-hour delivery, which could work if you plan to give the gift in person. Or you might find another seller promising delivery by December 25.
Also note that Apple offers extended holiday returns. Products anyone received between November 3 and December 25 can be returned through January 8, 2024.
