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Rachel Williams

Christmas delivery deadlines for M&S, Amazon, John Lewis, Next, ASOS, Boots and Royal Mail

Christmas is just around the corner, which means that you don't have much time left to purchase your online orders for any last minute gifts.

It's only 11 days until the big day arrives and you don't want to risk any potential delays by leaving your Christmas shopping right up until final hour.

We all know that the festive season is a very busy period, but this year looks to be even more hectic - which is why retailers are urging shoppers to make sure they have everything sorted to avoid any festive disappointment.

If you do end up leaving some shopping until last minute - we've all been there - then we have rounded up all major retailers final dates for when they will be accepting orders.

We also have some handy information for any Christmas gifts that you'll be looking to send in the post this year as well.

Final Christmas delivery deadlines

Shoppers are urged to get in any orders early to avoid higher charges. (Getty)

Amazon - Thursday December 23 for One-Day delivery, Friday December 24 for Same-Day delivery

Argos - Wednesday December 22 at midnight

Apple - Wednesday December 22

Asos - Wednesday December 22

Boots - Thursday December 23

Currys - Wednesday December 22 at 9pm for smaller items, Monday December 20 at 7pm for large items

H&M - Tuesday December 21

John Lewis - Wednesday December 22

Marks and Spencer - depends on the product, but Thursday December 23

New Look - December 16 for Standard, December 22 for Express, December 23 for Next Day

Next - Wednesday December 22

TK Maxx - December 17 at midnight for standard delivery, December 18 at midnight for Click & Collect, and December 21 at 8pm for Next Day Delivery

Royal Mail

If you're doing your Christmas shopping in a store and want to send your presents by post, here's a break-down of the key Royal Mail dates, too:

Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy - Friday December 17

2nd Class, 2nd Class Signed For, Royal Mail 48 - Saturday December 18

1st Class, 1st Class Signed For, Royal Mail 24, Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Tuesday December 21

Royal Mail Tracked 24 - Wednesday December 22

Special Delivery Guaranteed - Thursday December 23

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