Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026
To receive your jewelry from The Irish Jewelry Company before Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026, place your order by the dates below. Orders must be placed by 11 a.m. EST on the cut-off date. Free standard shipping (USPS Ground Advantage) on U.S. orders over $250 has a last order date of Thursday, December 17. For later orders, choose UPS 3-Day, 2nd Day or Next Day Air at checkout.
Personalized and made-to-order pieces need extra production time, so please order them earlier than the dates below.
USPS: Free Shipping and Flat Rate (Contiguous U.S.)
| Shipping Method | Order By (11 a.m. EST) |
|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage (free shipping on orders over $250) | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
| USPS First-Class (flat rate) | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
UPS Expedited Shipping (Contiguous U.S.)
| Shipping Method | Order By (11 a.m. EST) |
|---|---|
| UPS 3-Day Select | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
| UPS Next Day Air | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
| Shipping Method | Order By (11 a.m. EST) |
|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 |
| USPS First-Class | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
International and Military Shipping
| Destination | We Recommend Ordering By |
|---|---|
| Military mail (APO/FPO/DPO) | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Europe, Asia and Asia-Pacific | Friday, December 4, 2026 |
| Canada and Mexico | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
International delivery times depend on customs in the destination country, so earlier is always safer.
Carrier Holidays: No Pickup or Delivery
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25, 2026
New Year's Day: Friday, January 1, 2027
Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31): limited carrier service. Only UPS express services operate.
Missed the Deadline?
Choose UPS Next Day Air by Wednesday, December 23 at 11 a.m. EST. For full details, read our shipping and delivery policy.
Holiday Shipping FAQ
What is the last day to order for Christmas delivery in 2026?
For free shipping with USPS Ground Advantage, order by 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, December 17, 2026. With UPS expedited shipping, the last order dates are Monday, December 21 for 3-Day Select, Tuesday, December 22 for 2nd Day Air and Wednesday, December 23 for Next Day Air.
Does free shipping arrive before Christmas?
Yes, if you order in time. Free standard shipping on U.S. orders over $250 ships by USPS Ground Advantage, and the last day to order for delivery before Christmas is Thursday, December 17, 2026, by 11 a.m. EST. After that date, choose a UPS expedited service at checkout.
When should I order international gifts?
We recommend ordering by Friday, December 4, 2026 for Europe, Asia and Asia-Pacific, and by Friday, December 11 for Canada and Mexico. Military APO/FPO/DPO orders should be placed by Friday, November 6. Customs processing can add time, so earlier orders are always safer.
Do personalized pieces take longer?
Yes. Personalized and made-to-order jewelry needs extra production time before it ships, so order these pieces earlier than the standard deadlines to be sure they arrive in time for Christmas morning.