December 16, 2016
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What is Free Shipping Day?
Never heard of free shipping day? If you’re a dedicated online shopper, you should keep this date in mind! Free Shipping Day usually happens on December 18th every year and hundreds of top participating merchants offer free shipping no minimum to all online shopper for 1-day only. Top stores like Target and Best Buy are among the many retailers with free shipping no minimum promotion already live and running through the end of December or early January 2016. However, this year, Free Shipping Day falls on December 16 so set a reminder, mark your calendar, and don't miss out on free shipping deals from all your favorite stores!
All retailers will likely offer alternate shipping options as we approach Christmas Day so aside from Free Shipping Day (your orders are guaranteed to arrive before 12/24), be sure to keep track of all top stores holiday deadline listed below. Better yet, shop early and ensure all your gift purchases arrive before the big day!
More on Holiday Shipping, Returns & Services
Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates for Delivery Companies
All ship by dates listed below is for standard ground shipping only. To see cut-off dates for priority shipping, express shipping options, international shipping and etc, click on each company's name for full holiday shipping details.
USPS
- December 15: USPS retail ground shipping
UPS
- December 19: 3-day shipping to receive order on 12/23
FedEx
- Find ground shipping rates and transit times for specific locations at fedex.com
- FedEx offers $5 off $15 on ground shipping valid from now thru January 31, 2017
Top Holiday Retailers' Shipping Deadlines
Take a further look down below for top retailers' holiday shipping deadline and see which retailer will be offering free shipping no minimum on Free Shipping Day! We’ll keep this post updated with specific Free Shipping Day 2016 details so check back or follow BlackFriday.fm on Facebook or Twitter for update details.
- December 16: free shipping
- December 19: standard shipping
- December 22: free 2-day shipping (Prime)
- December 23: 1-day shipping (select cities with Prime)
- December 24 9AM local time: same-day shipping (select cities with Prime)
- December 24 9:45AM local time: 2-hour delivery (select cities with Prime)
- Get unlimited free 2-day shipping via Walmart ShippingPass free 30-day trial
- December 19: standard shipping
- December 22: 3-day shipping
- December 23: 2-day shipping/ShippingPass
- Target offers free shipping no minimum on all orders from now through January 1, 2017.
- December 19: standard shipping
- December 22: premium shipping
- December: 23: express shipping
- December 24 1:30PM local time: rush delivery
- Best Buy offers free shipping no minimum on all orders from now through December 24, 2016.
- My Best Buy: shoppers also has the option of registering for a free my Best Buy reward membership and once you reach elite or elite plus status, you can get free shipping on any order with no minimum PLUS 10-25% bonus points and extended return period.
- December 15: standard shipping
- December 22: 2-day shipping
- December 23: 1-day shipping
- December 24: same day shipping (select areas)
Kohl's has lowered their free shipping threshold to $50 for a limited time. They recently launched same-day delivery for select locations.
- Extra 15% off with code SPARKLE15 or extra 20% off $100 with code CANDYCANE
- December 19: standard ground shipping
- December 22: 2-day shipping
- December 23: 1-day shipping
- December 24 before 1PM local time: 1-day shipping (select areas only)
Macy’s normally offers free shipping on your order of $99 and over but we’ve seen them roll out special free shipping on $25 type of promotions lately. They’re also currently offering an extra 15-20% off coupon if you buy online at Macys.com and pick up at your local store.
- Free shipping on $25
- Free Shipping on All Beauty Orders: Macy’s offer free shipping on any beauty purchase and here’s a free shipping hack for you--you’ll get free shipping on ANY order just by having one small beauty item in your cart at checkout
- December 15: standard shipping
- December 20: premium shipping
- December 21 before 5PM EST: express shipping
- December 24 by 1PM local time: same-day
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- Free shipping no minimum from now through 12/15 or 12/16
- Free shipping on orders of $19 or more
- December 19: standard shipping
- December 21: expedited shipping (by 3PM ET) or express shipping (by 11:59PM ET)
- December 24 by 6PM local time: free store pickup
For more international shipping information or alternate shipping methods, click on the store name and you’ll be taken to the retailer’s shipping page. They will have all holiday shipping details listed so mark your calendars if you plan to shop at these select stores.
Barneys New York
- December 17: ground shipping
Bealls
- December 15: standard shipping by Christmas
Bloomingdale’s
- Free shipping for everyone through 12/21
Bon-Ton
- Free shipping sitewide with code FREESHIP (12/16 only) + up to 25% off with code BDAYDEC1216
Boscov’s
- December 16: standard shipping
Dillard’s
- December 22 by 12PM CT: standard delivery on or before 12/24
JCPenney
- Free same day pickup - item must be ordered by 3pm local time (1pm local time Sunday)
- December 16: standard delivery
Lord & Taylor
- Free standard shipping on all orders on 12/15 - 12/16
- December 21: free next day air upgrade on all orders over $99
Neiman Marcus
- December 21 by noon CT: rush shipping with code NMRUSH and extra 20% off regular-priced purchase with code FRIENDME
Nordstrom
- Free standard shipping every day
- December 15: standard shipping
Sam's Club
- December 13: value shipping
- December 17: standard shipping
Saks Fifth Avenue
- Free shipping no minimum with code HOLIDAY (ends 12/31)
- December 23 at 12pm ET: standard shipping
Sears
- December 15: standard shipping
Stage Stores
- Free shipping on all orders
- December 19: standard shipping
6pm.com
- December 16: standard shipping
Aldo Shoes
- Free shipping no minimum thru 12/18 & 50% off sale
- December 18: standard shipping
Abercrombie & Fitch
- Free shipping on all orders and 50% off entire site
- December 18 midnight EST: standard shipping
- December 22: next day shipping
Aeropostale
- 75% off everything in-store closing sale
- December 20 by 11:59pm EST: standard shipping
American Eagle Outfitters
- Free shipping no minimum on holiday collection
- December 15: standard shipping
Anthropologie
- December 21: standard delivery on or before 12/24
Ashley Stewart
- Free shipping no minimum from 12/15 - 12/17
- December 15: standard shipping
ASOS
- December 21: standard shipping
Avenue
- December 15 by 1PM CT: for standard delivery on or before Christmas
Banana Republic
- December 14: everyday free shipping
- December 18: standard shipping
Barnes & Noble
- December 15: standard shipping
Bath and Body Works
- December 14: standard shipping
Bed Bath & Beyond
- December 19: standard shipping
Eddie Bauer
- Free shipping on all orders
- December 21 by midnight PST: free standard shipping
The Body Shop
- December 14: ground shipping
Brook’s Brother
- December 15 midnight: standard delivery before Christmas
Cabela's
- Free shipping no minimum with code 6FREESHIP
- December 20 by 5pm EST: standard express
Chico’s
- December 18 by 2PM EST: standard delivery by 12/24
Columbia
- December 15 by 10PM PST: UPS ground shipping
Disney Store
- Free shipping on $75 with code SHIPMAGIC
- December 18: standard shipping
Express
- Free shipping on all order and extra 50% off everything
- December 18 by 11:59pm standard time: standard shipping
Foot Locker
- December 16: standard shipping
Forever 21
- Free shipping no minimum on 12/16 only and extra $20 off $100 with code FALALA20
- December 19: standard shipping
GAP
- Free shipping on all orders with code FREESHIP
- December 17: standard shipping
Guess
- December 16: standard shipping
H&M
- Free shipping on $40 with code 0040
- December 22 by 3AM EST: standard delivery
Tommy Hilfiger
- December 13: standard shipping
J.Crew
- December 15: standard shipping
Lands' End
- Free 2-day shipping and extra 10-15% off when you pay with Visa Checkout
- Extra 40% off your order with free shipping using code JOYFUL and pin 7895
- December 20 : standard shipping
Lane Bryant
- Free shipping no minimum and extra 40% off everything with code HOLIDAY
- December 15: standard shipping
Lululemon
- Free shipping no minimum
- December 19: standard shipping
Modcloth
- Free shipping and extra 40% off everything with code HAULIDAY
- December 16 : ground shipping
Nike
- Free shipping on all orders for everyone thru 12/21 5pm EST
- Free shipping with Nike+ account (free to join)
- December 19: standard shipping
New York & Co.
- Free shipping on all orders and 20% off $100 with code 5730
- December 20 by 9pm EST : standard shipping
The North Face
- Free 2-day shipping from 12/16 - 12/19
- December 15: free 3-day shipping
- December 19: free 2-day shipping
Old Navy
- December 18: standard shipping
Overstock.com
- December 16: free standard shipping
PacSun
- Free express shipping no minimum
- December 16: express delivery on or before Christmas
PUMA
- Free shipping no minimum (ends 12/17) & 40% off full-priced styles or extra 25% off sale with code PUMAFRIEND
- December 16: standard shipping
Ralph Lauren
- Free shipping and gift boxing with code FREESHIP
- December 21 : standard shipping
REI
- December 16: standard shipping
ShopBop
- December 19: free 3-day shipping (Amazon Prime members only)
Sierra Trading Post
- December 19 midnight MST: standard ground shipping
Sephora
- December 20: standard 3-day shipping
Sunglass Hut
- Free next day shipping with code SHIP1216
- December 21: free 2-day shipping
TOMS
- Free 2-day shipping no minimum on 12/16
- December 13 by 12PM PST: economy shipping
- December 15 by 12PM PST: standard shipping
Victoria's Secret
- December 7 (estimate): standard shipping
White House Black Market
- December 18 by 2PM EST: for standard shipping on or before 12/24 (orders placed Mon - Fri)
Ulta
- December 13: standard shipping
Uniqlo
- December 15: for standard delivery on or before Christmas
Urban Outfitters
- December 12: standard shipping
Zumiez
- December 12: standard shipping
Electronics
Brookstone
- Free ground shipping on $99 with code SHIP99
- December 14: standard shipping (may vary for larger products)
Dell
- December 16: standard shipping
Office Depot OfficeMax
- Free shipping no minimum on all orders thru 12/17 with extra $20 off $100 or more
Newegg
- December 14: Super Eggsaver shipping
Crate & Barrel
- December 19 by 2PM CT: standard shipping on or before Christmas
Kirkland’s
- December 13 by noon EST: standard delivery on or before 12/24
Petco
- Free shipping no minimum with code HOLIDAY
- December 21 : standard shipping
Pottery Barn
- December 20 by 2PM PT: standard delivery on or before 12/23
West Elm
- December 16 by 9PM PT: standard delivery on or before 12/23
