How long have you got?
Put in the date and see how many days are left, and the last sensible day to order each kind of gift so it arrives in time.
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- , Made to order, Personalized and handmade things, engraving, printing, anything with a name on it.
- , Standard shipping, Ordinary post for something in stock, with room for it to go slowly.
- , Fast shipping, Expedited delivery, or a digital gift you send yourself.
- , Print at home, A downloadable gift you print and put in a frame or a card.
These are typical lead times, not delivery promises, makers and carriers set their own, and they run slower in December. Treat every date here as the last comfortable day rather than the last possible one.
Where to go next
Birthday gift ideas
Now that you know how long you have, what to actually get.
Small gifts under a budget cap
For the exchanges where the deadline is the whole problem.
Want us to do this for you next year
Save the date and we'll send the reminder about a month ahead, while there is still time to order the slow kind of gift.