Amazon Day delivery is a service available exclusively to Prime members that allows them to choose a specific day of the week to receive all their eligible orders together in one shipment. This service aims to provide convenience by letting customers consolidate multiple orders into a single delivery, reducing packaging waste and making it easier to plan for package arrivals.
Eligibility for Amazon Day Delivery
Most Prime-eligible items that are shipped directly by Amazon qualify for Amazon Day delivery. This means that most products which are eligible for Prime's free two-day shipping can be part of Amazon Day shipments. However, not all items are eligible, as there are certain exceptions. Eligibility can be verified at checkout when the Amazon Day delivery option appears as a choice alongside other Prime shipping options. If it does not appear, the item is likely ineligible for Amazon Day delivery.
Eligible items generally need to be stocked and shipped from Amazon fulfillment centers to be included. Items that are fulfilled by third-party sellers and shipped separately may not qualify. Also, products like digital goods (eBooks, digital videos, digital playback) do not need physical delivery and thus do not participate in Amazon Day delivery but may have rewards connected to Amazon Day. Large, heavy, or expensive items sometimes have special delivery scheduling rules, but routine Amazon Day consolidation primarily applies to regular consumer goods.
How Amazon Day Works
Amazon Day delivery can be selected during the checkout process for orders containing eligible items. A customer can pick any day from Monday through Saturday to receive their consolidated orders. Customers can also set a default Amazon Day to apply automatically to future orders or change it as needed. Orders must be placed at least two days before the selected delivery day to be eligible for inclusion.
This delivery method does not interfere with other Prime shipping benefits, such as same-day, one-day, or no-rush shipping options. Customers retain the flexibility to choose these options individually for urgent orders while using Amazon Day for less urgent or multiple-item shipments.
Benefits of Amazon Day Delivery
Amazon Day aims to reduce packaging and carbon emissions by consolidating shipments. On average, Amazon has reported about 20% fewer boxes are used with Amazon Day deliveries compared to standard shipping, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
Another practical advantage is predictability and convenience. Customers who may be traveling or have specific days when they are home to receive packages benefit from scheduling delivery on a day that suits their availability, minimizing the risk of missed deliveries or package theft.
Items Typically Eligible for Amazon Day Delivery
Eligible items include a wide range of consumer goods available on Amazon through Prime:
- Household items such as cleaning supplies
- Electronics and accessories shipped by Amazon
- Apparel and fashion products
- Beauty and personal care products
- Books and media (physical copies)
- Toys and games
- Kitchenware and dining products
- Pet supplies
- Grocery and pantry items when fulfilled by Amazon
Items that are fulfilled by Amazon and show Prime free two-day shipping in the product details are often eligible for Amazon Day. Items shipped by third-party sellers or fulfilled by various external vendors may not qualify unless explicitly stated.
Items Typically Not Eligible for Amazon Day Delivery
- Items sold by third-party sellers with separate shipping arrangements
- Very large, heavy, or expensive items that require special handling or scheduled delivery independent of Amazon Day
- Digital products such as eBooks, playback, and digital video downloads (do not require physical delivery)
- Some grocery items or products fulfilled by Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods, which have their own delivery schedules and options
- Same-day or one-day delivery items chosen for urgent shipping will typically not be included in Amazon Day consolidation
Special Delivery Cases and Scheduling
For expensive or bulky items like exercise machines or furniture, Amazon may use scheduled delivery which involves coordinating a specific delivery window, often facilitated by carrier partners. This is separate from Amazon Day delivery and involves confirming a suitable delivery time directly with the shipping carrier.