23 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts That Will Save Your Ass

With this subscription, The Sill will deliver new plants monthly. You can choose from options like pet-safe, easy-care, and orchids—but whatever you go with, the real gift will be knowing that no matter how bad they are with keeping greenery alive, there's a replacement on the way.

Order by: Christmas morning

Flaviar delivers a top-shelf tasting experience in a box, delivering some of the finest whiskey and bourbon from around the world. The company also makes it easy to gift a subscription, so no one needs to know you ordered this after the holiday shipping deadlines closed for good.

Order by: Christmas morning

GQ recently counted down the 15 best video games of 2023, and a full seven—including two exclusives—are available on the Nintendo Switch. And they'll look good, too, now that Nintendo's upgraded version of the console features a bright, beautiful OLED screen. Unlike years past, you should be able to find this console in stock at your local Target.

Order by: December 20 or buy in store

Few Prime products arrive faster than the newest Apple AirPods Pro earbuds, which come with the same USB-C charging port (finally) used by laptops and the iPhone 15, and superior active noise cancelation compared to the first-gen Pro buds.

Order by: December 22

Great last-minute gift idea: An all-access pass that lets anyone unlock access to hundreds of Xbox titles, including new releases. Just don't be surprised if that means your giftee is glued to the screen from now until the new year.

Order by: Christmas morning

The java won't show up in time to sip while opening gifts, but they'll be set for the next three months with some exceptional beans. Oh, and make sure you use code GQ20 to get 20% off.

Order by: Christmas morning

Fancy hand soap and lotion from one of the great fragrance makers will always have its place on the sink.

Order by: December 20

No Cookie Monsters were harmed in the making of this exceptionally cozy and stylish sweater.

Order by: December 20

Get him a bag—for weekend jaunts, gym runs, and whatever else he's got going on—that's as rugged as the Carhartt pants he hasn't stopped wearing since September.

Order by: December 20

If you're browsing for a worthy last-minute stocking stuffer, stop right here at this beard-softening oil that's chock-full of vitamin E and nourishing plant extracts. If it's too late to buy on Amazon, you can usually find this luxe beard oil at Target and other retailers.

Order by: December 19 or buy in store

Not only can you buy Brooklinen's lightweight yet cozy sateen sheets in time for Christmas, but you can also save 20% with an on-page coupon. We probably don't need to tell you that you're fast running out of time, but you're fast running out of time.
Order by: December 19

The full-placket polo will never go out of style—just ask Ryan Gosling.

Order by: December 19

Thanks to the magic of Prime Shipping, there's still time to buy Samsung's beloved art TV and get it under—or, well, next to—the tree. When you're not using it to watch Suits, it can display classic and contemporary works of art rather than just sit there like a big black boring rectangle.

Order by: December 20

We're sure there's someone on your shopping list who dressed in pink to go see Barbie in theaters. You can still order this Blu-Ray (which also comes with a digital download) if you act fast—but you should be able to find it at your local Target or Best Buy, too.

Order by: December 21 or in-store

The most stylish subscription box in the game, from us truly. You can gift a quarterly or annual subscription of our box of curated menswear, grooming products, tech, and more—all hand-picked by GQ Editors. Plus it's on a rare discount for new subscribers, with $20 off the first box.

Order by: Christmas morning

For young people who are, like, so ready for winter to be over, give them something to look forward to with this oversized Funboy pool float. Once it's inflated, they can float on a rainbow cloud, just like they've always wanted.

Order by: December 20

Hydro Flask water bottles are solid go-to because everyone needs to hydrate, the bottle's are inevitably an upgrade over whatever your giftee is already using, and you can often find them for sale at grocery stores and drug stores. And they're 100 percent more enjoyable to get than a bad chocolate sampler.

Order by: December 20 or buy in store

Prime members have a big advantage when it comes to last-minute shopping, because Amazon has complete control over how efficiently its own products ship. If you live in a big city, you can usually get Amazon's new e-reader with next-day delivery. This Paperwhite has a glare-free screen, holds a charge for weeks at a time, and comes without any annoying ads.

Order by: December 21-22

Our Place cookware is now available via Prime shipping, and the brand's new pressure-cooker is available with fast delivery for holiday procrastinators. This adorable little cooker can also sear, saute, and slow cook. Which means they'll get the cookware, but you'll get the benefits.

Order by: December 20

Need a last-minute gift for your better half? We're not going to lecture you for waiting so long, but we will help save the day with Baloo Living's breathable weighted comforters. Disappear under the sheets this winter and enjoy the soothing weight of this quilted blanket.

Order by: December 21-22

The Home Depot Gift cards are the last refuge of the truly desperate holiday shopper (particularly if your local outpost is one of the 24-hour stores). This year, get your favorite house-haver something better. You should be able to find Solo Stove's portable gas pizza oven in stock at your local store.

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Hopefully you have some large sons who can help you lug this into the house. This sleek steel toolbox comes with a built-in workspace and outlets. They may never want to leave the garage after unwrapping this behemoth.

Order by: December 21 or buy in store