50 Great Last-Minute Christmas Gifts That Will Arrive in Time

There’s nothing worse than realizing you forgot to buy a Christmas gift for someone on your list. But don’t be too hard on yourself, we’ve all been there. Despite the best laid plans, Christmas always manages to appear out of nowhere. Between all the shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, and prepping for the big day, something is bound to fall through the cracks. The good news is that you’ve realized before it’s too late, and there is still plenty of time to muster up a meaningful gift for your loved one.

While you could grab a holiday card and stuff it with cash, these last-minute Christmas gift ideas are so thoughtful, they’ll think you’ve had it waiting under the tree for weeks. Thanks to the incredible array of ideas on Amazon, you can order something the week of Christmas and still have it arrive in time. Or, if you’re even more down to the wire, there are so many digital presents (think subscription boxes for kids and exciting gift experiences) that can be delivered to their email address instantly. These days, most digital gift providers give you the option to schedule when your gift will be sent, so you don’t have to worry about spoiling the surprise. And of course, when all else fails, you can't go wrong with a gift card, just make sure you pick one from our list of approved choices.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favorite last-minute gift ideas for all the people you love most. Whether you’re shopping for your mom, dad, wife, husband, kids, best friend or coworker, you’re sure to find a unique gift that’s perfectly tailored to their interests. And now that the stress of finding a gift is over, you might even have time to finish it off with a homemade holiday card.