If you're hoping to get gifts under someone else's tree by Dec. 24, With the holidays approaching quickly, there are some shipping deadlines you should know about if you’re hoping to get gifts under someone else’s tree by Christmas Eve. Below, you’ll find the shipping deadlines from earliest to latest. That way, early birds and last-minute shoppers can figure out what works for them. Keep in mind, the longer you wait, the more it will cost you!