Christmas is on the horizon. (Swear it starts earlier every year!) To help you get your Christmas shopping sorted, we’ve got our delivery cut-off dates detailed for you in this article.
These dates are subject to change, so bookmark this page or keep the tab open. Whatever you need to not miss out!
Custom PCs
Our custom-built gaming PCs are always in high demand, and they take time to build. We want to make sure they are performing optimally before they are sent out to you. As such, the custom gaming PC cut-off date is:
Friday 5th December 2025.
We cannot guarantee that custom PCs ordered after this date will arrive in time for Christmas.
What about Pre-Built Gaming PCs?
Of course, we also have a growing range of pre-assembled PCs: the Refract Gaming and OcUK Gaming pre-built PCs. One of the things we love to tell you about these, other than the fact they are hand-crafted for different gaming styles, is that they are eligible for next-day delivery. After Friday 5th December 2025, this is still true. Breathe easy, you have plenty of time. Pre-built gaming PCs fall under the standard Christmas delivery cut-off dates, listed below.
It should be noted that they are only available for next-day delivery while stocks last.
Explore our full range of gaming PCs, designed to make shopping for the gamer in your life easier!
TechForge
If you are looking to purchase a TechForge Modded PC, the cut-off point is Friday 28th November.
This is due to the complex nature of these builds. We cannot guarantee any TechForge PC ordered after this date will arrive in time for Christmas.
Christmas Delivery
Right, the reason we are all here. The Christmas cut-off delivery dates for the DPD delivery options and Royal Mail.
DPD Next Day
If you want to guarantee your order will arrive before Christmas Day, then be sure to place it on Monday 22nd December using DPD Next Day.
DPD Next orders placed on Tuesday 23rd December may still arrive before Christmas Day, but we cannot guarantee that they will. Whilst every effort will be taken to make sure your order arrives in time for Christmas, we cannot guarantee it will do in the event there’s an issue with your order or if DPD encounters a problem whilst delivering.
DPD Two Day, DPD Saturday, and DPD Sunday
Orders placed with DPD Two Day and DPD Saturday on Friday 19th December will be on our last shipment before Christmas. The last date to guarantee your order arriving with DPD Sunday is Saturday 20th December.
DPD App
To avoid disappointment, ensure the product(s) you’re purchasing are in stock. Make your delivery as smooth as possible by:
- Downloading the DPD App – for up-to-date tracking information and delivery estimates
- Updating Your Preferences – set a safe space, preferred neighbour, and more to help your driver
- Using what3words – make sure there are no mix-ups with your location, so DPD delivers right the first time
If you have any hesitations, please reach out to our customer service team, who will be glad to help.
Royal Mail
When using Royal Mail, you need to place your order by Monday 15th December for it to arrive in time for Christmas.
Changing Dates
It should be noted that these dates are subject to change. Things like freak weather and high demand will have an effect. Any changes will be communicated here and on our delivery information page.
Extended Christmas Returns
Purchasing a gift? Anything bought between Saturday 1st November and Monday 23rd December qualifies for our extended Christmas returns. Terms and conditions do apply, but here are the important dates you need:
Purchased Between: Saturday 1st November and Monday 23rd December
Return Requested Between: Thursday 25th December and Thursday 22nd January
Product Returned By: Friday 30th January
Product needs to be in its unopened, original sealed packaging.
Overclockers UK Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
You’ve got the delivery dates, why not crack on with your Christmas shopping? We have all our gift guides collected in one place so you can get inspired and browse with ease.
Happy Shopping
Now that you have those all-important dates, we hope we’ve taken a little bit of the stress out of Christmas shopping. If you have any further questions, please get in contact with our customer service team. Contact details can be found here, or submit a request on our virtual helpdesk.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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