Holiday Ordering Deadlines and Returns Policy

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Shipping Details:

Use this shipping and delivery table to help you determine (based on product availability, credit approval, and other factors) when you can expect the scheduled delivery of your order(s) during the holiday season.

All orders must be placed and approved by 2:00 P.M. ET on the dates indicated. Expedited and express shipping are not available on all products.

Limited system quantities available. Select order codes only. SmartSelect system orders typically ship out from Dell facilities the next business day after payment processing. 3-5 day shipping method is standard. Not available for APO/FPO orders. Electronics and accessories may ship separately. Dell is not responsible for carrier errors or delays.

Holiday Shipping and Delivery Schedule

Ordered by 2:00 PM EST	Day	Estimated Delivery (Ships from U.S.)	Estimated Delivery (Ships from Canada)
8-Dec	Monday	15-Dec	11-Dec
9-Dec	Tuesday	15-Dec	12-Dec
10-Dec	Wednesday	16-Dec	15-Dec
11-Dec	Thursday	17-Dec	15-Dec
12-Dec	Friday	18-Dec	15-Dec
13-Dec	Saturday	19-Dec	16-Dec
14-Dec	Sunday	22-Dec	17-Dec
15-Dec	Monday	22-Dec	18-Dec
16-Dec	Tuesday	22-Dec	19-Dec
17-Dec	Wednesday	23-Dec	22-Dec
18-Dec	Thursday	24-Dec	22-Dec
19-Dec	Friday	Will not arrive by 12/25	22-Dec
20-Dec	Saturday	Will not arrive by 12/25	23-Dec
21-Dec	Sunday	Will not arrive by 12/25	24-Dec
22-Dec	Monday	Will not arrive by 12/25	Will not arrive by 12/25
23-Dec	Tuesday	Will not arrive by 12/25	Will not arrive by 12/25
24-Dec	Wednesday	Will not arrive by 12/25	Will not arrive by 12/25
25-Dec	Thursday	Will not arrive by 12/25	Will not arrive by 12/25

*Expedited and Express Delivery:

Applies only to PCs, Electronics, and Accessories that ship within 24 hours. Limited quantities available. Expedited & express delivery are not available for monitors that are 55” or larger. Credit card approved or DPA orders only. Not available for APO/FPO, Alaska, or Hawaii orders. Electronics & accessories may ship separately. Dell is not responsible for carrier errors or delays.

Holiday Extended Returns*

You can shop early with peace of mind with easy returns. This year, we have an extended returns: for purchases* made November 1, 2025 to December 25, 2025, the return deadline is extended to January 15, 2026 or 30-days from invoice date, whichever is later.

*Exceptions to Dell's standard return policy still apply, and certain products are not eligible for return at any time. Click here to see standard return policy details.