Free Shipping Day is a highly anticipated event in the online shopping realm, and it's one of the last big retail events of the year. Retailers come together to waive shipping fees, making it ideal for those of us who are scrambling to get holiday gifts in time.
While the day and date in December may vary, it's a crucial last chance for shoppers to capitalize on free shipping offers before the holiday shopping season ends. Next year, KCL predicts the holiday will fall on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
National Free Shipping Day began as a website that launched in 2008; it brought hundreds of retailers together to offer no-cost delivery to shoppers, many with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. Sadly, the website FreeShippingDay.com no longer exists. The website creators shut it down in 2018 after a decade of helping shoppers get their last-minute holiday items.
The good news is we expect some retailers to continue offering a day of free shipping, despite the now defunct website. Here's what you need to know about Free Shipping Day and what retailers we expect to see in 2025, based on those who participated during the last event.
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Free Shipping Day is an annual retail event where select retailers offer free shipping.
It’s getting down to the wire with regard to the holiday shopping season, and Free Shipping Day is when some retailers give free shipping as an incentive to make last-minute transactions.
KCL predicts the next Free Shipping Day will happen on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Next year, KCL predicts Free Shipping Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
How we make our prediction
Although Free Shipping Day typically falls on Dec. 14, next year that's a Sunday, so we're predicting it'll fall on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Here's a look at what day it fell on the last few years:
2024: Saturday, Dec. 14
2023: Thursday, Dec. 14
2022: Wednesday, Dec. 14
2021: Tuesday, Dec. 14
Here are the retailers we expect to participate in Free Shipping Day 2025:
Most stores offer free everyday shipping or through rewards programs. However, next year, you may find a handful of stores offering free shipping on Dec. 13, 2025. Here's the short list (and their offers) from the last event:
Bloomingdale’s (no minimum or code) Free shipping requires loyalist membership (free to join) or a beauty purchase over $50, or a regular order of $150 or more.
Cheryl's Cookies (use promo code NFSD) Free shipping is usually based on order total. Standard shipping starts at $9.99 (on orders of $20 or more) and goes up to 20% on orders of $150.01 or more.
Dylan's Candy Bar (no minimum): Standard shipping is usually available for orders of $50 or more.
Forever21 (no minimum, use promo code FREESHIP): Free shipping is typically on orders of $50 or more.
J.Crew Factory (no minimum): Standard shipping $7.
Loft (no minimum): Standard shipping is usually free on orders of $99 or more.
PacSun (no minimum): Standard shipping is $7.
Zales (no minimum): Free shipping is usually offered on orders of $199 or more.
Be sure to check back, because we'll update the list with any other free shipping day offers we find.
Retailers that offer free shipping every day — without a spend threshold.
AbeBooks: AbeBooks offers millions of new and used books online — even textbooks. Select books from their free shipping page and get your books shipped at no charge.
Adidas: Join the AdiClub for free and get unlimited free standard shipping.
Apple: Like Adidas, Apple offers free shipping on all orders. You can usually get next-day free shipping on in-stock iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs, or Apple Watches.
AT&T: Order select AT&T cell phones or tablets and you’ll get free shipping with no minimum. Orders usually take no more than five days.
Billabong: Billabong, known for their surfer-themed apparel, offers free shipping on orders to their Billabong Crew. It’s free to join. Orders should arrive in two to six days.
Bonobos: Bonobos sells casual men’s clothing with free ground shipping on all orders. Your delivery time may range from one to four days, depending on where you live in the U.S.
Crate & Barrel: Shop the Free Shipping section at Crate & Barrel and get your stuff delivered for free.
Dell: If you’re looking for laptops, electronics, or accessories, shop at Dell.com and get free 3- to 5-day shipping with no minimum.
Home Depot: You can get tools and other hardware essentials with free shipping at Home Depot.
Kate Spade: Looking for a new purse? Kate Spade has free shipping with no minimum purchase.
lululemon: lululemon offers free standard shipping year-round with no minimums.
Madewell: Owned by J. Crew, Madewell sells women’s clothing. Join the free Madewell Insider loyalty program and you can enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend. Delivery typically takes eight to 10 days.
Nordstrom: Nordstrom offers free standard shipping every day with no spend minimum.
Reebok: Reebok offers free UPS Ground shipping on all orders (in the contiguous U.S.).
Reformation: Reformation, a clothing store for women that uses sustainable fabrics and vintage garments, offers free shipping. Expect your order to arrive in five to 10 days.
Sweetwater: Sweetwater, an online musical instrument and supply retailer, offers free shipping on almost all items. Some oversized or special orders may have shipping fees. Delivery time ranges from one to five days.
The North Face: Join the free The North Face XPLR Pass loyalty program and get free shipping and returns with no minimum.
Verizon: Verizon gives you free over-night shipping on devices. Or, you can pick up your order in store for free.
Get free shipping at stores that don’t offer everyday free shipping.
Some retailers play hardball and make you jump through hoops to get free shipping.
Amazon: Get free 2-day shipping on Amazon if you’re a Prime member, which costs $139 a year or $14.99 a month, or if your order meets the $25 minimum threshold. Standard shipping can take five to eight days.
Ann Taylor: Spend $150 or more and get free shipping at Ann Taylor.
Barnes & Noble: You can enjoy free shipping at Barnes & Noble with no minimum spend when you join the B&N Member Program as a premium member for $39.99 a year. B&N non-premium members must spend $40 on “Free Shipping” eligible items to get free shipping.
Best Buy: Spend $35 or more on select items and get free shipping from Best Buy. Eligible items will have free shipping noted on the product page and in your cart. My Best Buy (free), My Best Buy Plus ($49.99/year) and My Best Buy Total ($179.99/year) members get free 2-day shipping.
Cabela’s: Cabela’s offers free shipping when you meet the $50+ order minimum.
Carter’s: Enjoy free shipping when you spend $50 or more at Carter’s.
Cents of Style: Spend $40 or more at Cents of Style and get free shipping. If you spend under $40, you’ll have to pay $4.99 for shipping.
Charlotte Russe: Get free shipping when you spend $100 or more at Charlotte Russe. Under that, it’ll cost $8.95.
The Children’s Place: Get free shipping every day on orders of $40 or more at The Children’s Place.
Columbia: Columbia offers free shipping on orders of $150 or more through Dec. 15. They typically offer a flat rate of $9 shipping on all orders, or you can join their free loyalty program Greater Rewards to get free ground shipping on every order.
Dick’s Sporting Goods: To get free shipping at Dick’s Sporting Goods, you must be a ScoreCard member and spend $49+ on a single transaction. .
Dillard’s: Spend $150 or more at Dillard’s and you’ll get free standard shipping. It will cost you $9.95 for shipping below that spend threshold.
GameStop: Enjoy free 1 -3 day shipping when you spend $79 or more at GameStop.
ILoveDooney: Spend $119+ and enjoy free shipping from ILoveDooney.
JCPenney: Spend over $49 and get free shipping at JCPenney.
Joann: Get $3.99 shipping on all Joann Fabricorders.
Kohl’s: Kohl’s offers free shipping on orders over $49. If you’re a Kohl’s Rewards member who spends $600 a year on your Kohl’s credit card, you can unlock Most Valued Customer free shipping events.
Loft: Get free shipping at Loft when you spend $99 or more.
Macy’s: Get free shipping at Macy’s on orders of $49 or more. Macy’s Star Rewards Silver ($1 – $499) & Bronze (free) members get free shipping on orders of $25+ and Platinum ($1,200+) & Gold ($500+) members get free shipping with no minimum.
Michael Kors: Join the free Michael Kors KORSVIP Loyalty program and get free standard shipping on all orders from Michael Kors without a spend minimum. Or, get free shipping on orders of $75+.
Michaels: Michaels offers free shipping on orders $49+.
Nordstrom Rack: Spend $89 or more and get free standard shipping from Nordstrom Rack.
PetSmart: PetSmart offers free shipping on orders over $49 for their Treats Rewards program members. It’s free to sign up.
Powell’s Books: Spend $40 or more at Powell’s Books to get free shipping. Spend under that and you’ll pay $5.99 per order. Powell’s no-rush economy shipping takes four to nine days.
REI: Order $60 or more at REI to get free shipping. Or pay $30 for a lifetime REI Co-op membership and enjoy free shipping on all orders, no minimum spend required, forever.
Sears: Sold by Sears items will ship your order for free when it’s $59 or more. Some items, including certain foods require a shipping charge and are marked “Not eligible for free shipping” in cart.
Sephora: Sign up for the Sephora Beauty Insiders Loyalty program and get free shipping on all orders; no minimum purchase required. Or, get free shipping on orders of $50 or more.
Target: Target offers free 2-day shipping on orders $35+ or when you pay with your Target Circle Card (debit, credit, or reloadable debit).
Toms: Get free shipping when you spend $59 or more at Toms.
Under Armour: Spend $50 or more and get shipping for free when you shop Under Armour.
Walmart: Walmart has a $35 spend threshold for free shipping. Join Walmart+ for $98 a year to get free shipping on all orders.
Zales: Zales offers free shipping on every purchase of $199 minimum purchase required.
Watch out for retailers that say they’re participating in Free Shipping Day but don’t actually offer free shipping.
Yes, this is actually a thing.
Some retailers and brands piggyback on the marketing benefits of Free Shipping Day, making you pay a minimum amount to reach the free shipping threshold when you buy from them.
In order to find out whether a retailer’s free shipping is actually free, always read the terms and conditions to see if there’s a minimum spend requirement. This year, the Charlotte Russe website has a National Free Shipping Day banner — when you spent $20 (normally $100 minimum spend).
Save the most money at the last minute by shopping clearance online (up to 80% off) in addition to sales.
Really squeeze the most value out of Free Shipping Day by getting clearance items shipped for free. Look for markdowns of up to 80% off regular prices or items you can’t buy in stores before Christmas.
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