Retail shipping · 2026
How and when to order so your package has the best chance of arriving before Christmas.
The short version
The ideal last date to order—which we call the polite last date—is Monday, December 14.
That will allow us processing and packing time to get it out by standard delivery and have it to you by Christmas (really December 24th).
Friday, December 18 is the last day to order for processing before our holiday break.
These are for U.S. retail orders and shipments. Wholesale shipments due to size will vary. We are based in Oregon, and that affects how long it takes to get to you. Christmas is on a Friday this year.
Avoid general mayhem
for processing, packing and general mayhem
When you are choosing your shipping method for the holidays, it is best to add in 3 working days for processing, packing and general mayhem. I’ve tried to account for them below. So if your estimated transit time is 5–7 days, then you would be well advised to order 10 days before you need it.
It is also worth noting that USPS has various options for Priority Mail labeled “2 Day Priority” or “3 Day Priority.” These are estimates only. I’m going to repeat that. Those names are USPS trademarked names and not shipping guarantees. They are still Priority Mail and no different than the various Priority Flat Rate options. If that is how you want to ship, I recommend adding in even more days.
In these time windows I don’t recommend USPS Ground Select at all. It is worth reminding you that all orders that qualify for free shipping are shipped USPS Ground Select. The translation on that means that I don’t recommend you pick free shipping after December 14 if you want it for the 25th.
On the other hand, FedEx OneRate is FedEx 2nd Day Air in disguise.
Always leave more time than you think you’ll need. Life happens.
All dates are dates you need to order by, not the shipping date of the package. Orders placed after December 18 will not be processed until we return in January.
We are based in Oregon, so orders headed east need more time.
The last day to order for FedEx Ground and USPS Priority Mail. They will ship out December 15–18.
It should ship before we close, but probably will not arrive by Christmas. USPS Priority or FedEx are your best choices.
Last day we will guarantee shipping before closing if you pick FedEx OneRate or FedEx 2nd Day Air.
Last day we will guarantee shipping before closing if you pick FedEx Next Day Air.
It most likely will not arrive by Christmas and may not ship until January 2027.
Orders staying closer to Oregon have a little more room.
The last day to order for FedEx Ground and USPS Priority Mail. They will ship out December 16–18.
Last day we will guarantee shipping before closing if you pick FedEx OneRate (2nd Day Air in disguise) or FedEx 2nd Day Air.
FedEx Ground and USPS Priority going to Oregon, Washington, and some of California may arrive in time for Christmas.
Last day we will guarantee shipping before closing if you pick FedEx Next Day Air.
Orders will most likely not arrive before Christmas.
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