As the holidays approach, time is running out for anyone finishing up their holiday orders. Major shipping providers—UPS, FedEx, and USPS—have announced their recommended last days to ship packages to ensure delivery before Christmas. For the United States Postal Service:
Ground Advantage Service & First Class Mail: Deadline is Wednesday.
Priority Mail: Deadline is Thursday.
Priority Mail Express: Deadline is Saturday.
USPS deadlines vary for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, international destinations, and military mail. For more details, visit usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.
For FedEx, shipping deadlines depend on the service:
Ground/Home Delivery (5-day transit): Wednesday
4-day transit: Thursday
3-day transit: Friday
2-day transit: Next Monday
1-day transit: Tuesday, December 23
More information and international deadlines are available at fedex.com.
UPS customers can use the online calculator to determine transit times and costs. Key UPS deadlines:
Domestic 3 Day Select: Friday
2nd Day Air: Next Monday
Next Day Air: Tuesday, December 23rd
For international shipping dates and additional options, visit ups.com.
Shippers are encouraged to check the carrier websites for the most accurate information and to ensure packages arrive before December 25th.