Customers are busier than ever this holiday season. Whether searching for last-minute gifts, sending packages to family and friends, or looking to keep that "special something" a surprise, Prime members can rely on Amazon to make life easier with fast, free delivery options designed to meet all of their needs.
To help make holiday shopping and shipping even easier, we’re delivering smiles in a variety of convenient ways. From knowing whether an item will arrive before or after Christmas prior to purchasing it, to last-minute gifts available with Same-Day Delivery, to real-time delivery tracking and tracking sharing, to convenient options that let customers decide when and where to receive their packages (including in-garage delivery), here’s how we’re helping make the holidays as stress-free as possible.
Holiday delivery messaging on search and detail pages
Shopping for Christmas? Look for the message “Arrives before Christmas” on search and item detail pages to make sure that special gift or stocking stuffer will be delivered prior to Santa’s arrival.
Same-Day Delivery and holiday deals
Need a last-minute gift, stocking stuffer, or holiday hosting essential delivered ASAP? We’ve got it covered. Millions of items across top categories including electronics, beauty, toys and games, and Amazon.com gift cards are eligible for Same-Day Delivery. Visit Amazon’s Holiday Shop and select “Get It Today” under “Delivery Day” to find must-have items in top categories eligible for Same-Day Delivery.
Same-Day Delivery is available in over 120 U.S. metro areas from San Francisco, Boston, and Atlanta to Cedar Rapids, Daytona Beach, and Baton Rouge. You can check whether your area has Same-Day Delivery by visiting Amazon’s Same-Day Store. You can also look for “FREE Delivery Today” on product listings when shopping across all of Amazon.
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 you 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 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.
Real-time delivery tracking
To track a package when it's out for delivery, use Amazon Map Tracking, which has been re-imagined as Santa’s sleigh for the holiday season! To access Amazon Map Tracking, select “Track Package” from the “Your Orders” page or shipment confirmation email. On the day of delivery, use the map to see when the driver is getting close. This can be especially helpful if you need to intercept a surprise package before it gets delivered.
Shareable order tracking
Sending a package to someone else? You can send tracking information to friends and family with Amazon Share Tracking. Once a package ships, visit “Your Orders” on the Amazon shopping app, select the purchased item, and click “Share Tracking” to send a link with the tracking information via text, email, or messaging apps such as WhatsApp. If the item was marked as a gift during checkout, Amazon Share Tracking allows the recipient to virtually unbox the item, send a thank-you email, and take advantage of other features—right from the Amazon app.
Package pickup
Need help keeping gifts a secret this year? Package pickup is secure and private, helping to ensure everything on customers’ lists is a surprise. You can choose how and where your items arrive—whether at home, work, or places you frequent—with Amazon’s network of more than 25,000 package pick-up locations. During checkout, select the package pickup location most convenient to you. Once the package arrives, you’ll receive an e-mail notification with the information needed to retrieve your package.
The option to pick your delivery day or choose added rewards
For those who are traveling and want to make sure they are home when their packages arrive, or want to take advantage of a holiday deal but don’t need the item right away, Amazon Day gives Prime members the ability to choose a specific day of the week that works best for them to receive orders, and it’s completely free. It’s also great for consolidating multiple orders into a single delivery. In 2024, Amazon Day deliveries have, on average, used 20% fewer boxes and resulted in lower carbon emissions, compared to other Amazon delivery options.
Don’t need that package right away? No-Rush delivery gives Prime members the option to earn digital rewards, and Prime Visa and Prime Store Card members a chance to earn additional cashback savings on their orders, when you select No-Rush delivery at checkout.
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 of your holiday deliveries are home when you get there. Sign up for Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery.
Enjoy Prime delivery benefits on thousands of other sites
Still searching for holiday gift options? Buy with Prime is a benefit that unlocks even more selection of popular brands beyond the Amazon store. By using Buy with Prime, Prime customers can shop directly from thousands of brands and enjoy the same Prime shopping benefits – including fast and free delivery, easy returns, 24/7 shopper support, and a convenient check out experience. New brands Prime members can gift from this holiday season include Steve Madden, bareMinerals, BUXOM Cosmetics, Elizabeth Arden, Loops Beauty, Briogeo, HEYDUDE, IZOD, MrBeast, JLab, Carbone Fine Food, Truff, Betty Buzz, and more.
