Amazon’s fast, flexible delivery options help shoppers save time and avoid the holiday rush.

 

Key takeaways

  • Amazon is a one-stop holiday shop with millions of popular items available for Same-Day Delivery through Christmas Eve in over 9,000 cities and towns across the U.S.
  • Amazon’s new Add to Delivery feature is making it easier than ever for Prime members to check off their shopping lists by allowing members to quickly add additional items to their upcoming delivery with just a single tap.
  • Customers can choose how and where their items arrive, whether at home or work, with Amazon’s network of more than 25,000 package pickup locations.

 

Amazon is making it easier than ever for Prime members to spread cheer this holiday season. Whether searching for last-minute gifts available for Same-Day Delivery, sending packages straight to family and friends, or keeping gifts a surprise, Prime members can count on Amazon’s fast, free delivery options to meet all their needs, no matter the celebration.

 

We’re taking the hassle out of holiday shopping so customers can spend less time worrying about deliveries and more time making memories with their loved ones. Here’s how we’re helping eliminate holiday delivery stress.

 

Holiday delivery messaging

Starting December 9, customers will see clear “Arrives before Christmas” messaging on search and item detail pages—giving shoppers the peace of mind of knowing their special gifts will arrive before Santa’s sleigh.

 

Same-Day Delivery through Christmas Eve on millions of items including popular gifts

 

From hosting essentials, popular gifts, and stocking stuffers to perishable groceries and everyday essentials, Amazon is a one-stop-holiday shop with millions of popular items available for Same-Day Delivery through Christmas Eve in over 9,000 cities and towns across the U.S. For customers shopping on Christmas Eve, make sure to shop early in the day as delivery windows are subject to availability and can sell out early in some areas when demand is high.

 

 

Customers can check whether their area has Same-Day Delivery by visiting Amazon’s Same-Day Store, or can look for “FREE Delivery Today” on product listings when shopping across all of Amazon.

Choose a delivery day

 

Traveling for the holidays? Snagged a great deal but don’t need it right away? Amazon Day lets Prime members pick their preferred delivery day each week for free. It’s also great for consolidating multiple orders. In 2024, Amazon Day deliveries, on average, used 20% fewer boxes and resulted in lower carbon emissions, compared to other Amazon delivery options.

 

Package pickup

 

Keep gifts under wraps with Amazon’s secure and private package pickup options. Customers can choose how and where their items arrive, whether at home, work, or places they frequent, with Amazon’s network of more than 25,000 package pickup locations. Once the package arrives, customers will receive an email notification with the information needed to retrieve their package.

 

In-Garage Delivery with Amazon Key

 

Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery is a convenient and secure way for eligible Prime members to get their packages delivered in the safety of their own garage. Available in the U.S. and Canada, this option ensures that all their holiday deliveries are home when they get there.

 

Sign up for Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery.

 

Convenient delivery packaging options

 

Amazon’s Ships in Product Packaging program tests and certifies products to ship safely in their original packaging with no additional Amazon box, bag, or envelope, to reduce the amount of packaging customers receive. To keep gifts a surprise, Amazon adds packaging to orders where customers select a gift message or gift wrap, and to frequently gifted product types, including select toys, throughout the holiday season.

 

 

Need to keep other orders a surprise? Select the option to add Amazon packaging at check-out for no extra charge.

 

Add items to an upcoming delivery

 

Amazon’s new Add to Delivery feature lets Prime members add items to upcoming deliveries with one tap—no extra checkout required. Whether it’s wrapping paper for the gift they’ve just purchased, batteries for that new toy, or an essential item for hosting guests, Add to Delivery is there to meet shoppers’ needs as they arise.

 

Real-time delivery tracking

 

Track packages in real time with Amazon Map Tracking, reimagined with a festive holiday flair starting December 11. To access Amazon Map Tracking, select the relevant item or shipment on the “Your Orders” page. The map will appear when the driver is within 10 stops of the delivery destination, which can be especially helpful for customers looking to intercept a surprise package before it gets delivered.

 

Shareable order tracking

 

Sending gifts directly to loved ones? Share tracking details instantly with Amazon Share Tracking. Once your package ships, open “Your Orders” in the Amazon app, select the item, and tap “Share Tracking” to send a link via text, email, or WhatsApp.

 

For gifts, recipients can virtually unbox their surprise and send a thank-you note right from the Amazon app. No awkward “Did you get it?” texts needed.

 

Hassle-free returns

 

 

Amazon offers easy, no-cost, and convenient returns, with options for no-box-or-label needed. Four out of five Amazon customers in the U.S. have at least one label-free, box-free return drop-off point within a 5-mile radius of their home. We offer more than 8,000 U.S. drop-off locations for label-free, box-free returns, including Amazon’s physical stores such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and Amazon Go, as well as partners like Staples, Kohl’s, and The UPS Store.

 

For the 2025 holiday season, most items purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2025, can be returned through January 31, 2026. Apple-branded products purchased between November 1 and December 31, 2025, can be returned through January 15, 2026.