Plan Ahead for Christmas Shipping Deadlines
The holiday season is officially in full swing, and that means it’s time to double-check your shipping plans. Carrier deadlines are approaching fast, and ordering early is the best way to ensure your packages make it under the tree by Christmas morning. Below, you’ll find this year’s official cutoff dates for USPS, UPS, and FedEx services—so you can ship with confidence and avoid any last-minute stress.
FedEx Shipping Deadlines
Full details: FedEx Holiday Shipping PDF
- Mon, Dec. 15: FedEx Ground Economy
- Wed, Dec. 17:
- FedEx Ground – 5-Day Transit
- FedEx Home Delivery – 5-Day Transit
- Thurs, Dec. 18:
- FedEx Ground – 4-Day Transit
- FedEx Home Delivery – 4-Day Transit
- Fri, Dec. 19:
- FedEx Ground – 3-Day Transit
- FedEx Home Delivery – 3-Day Transit
- Sat, Dec. 20: FedEx Express Saver
- Mon, Dec. 22:
- FedEx 2Day & 2Day AM
- FedEx Ground – 2-Day Transit
- FedEx Home Delivery – 2-Day Transit
- Tues, Dec. 23:
- FedEx First Overnight
- FedEx Priority Overnight
- FedEx Standard Overnight
- FedEx Extra Hours
- FedEx Ground – 1-Day Transit
- FedEx Home Delivery – 1-Day Transit
- Wed, Dec. 24: FedEx SameDay
UPS Shipping Deadlines
Full details: UPS Holiday Schedule PDF
- Fri, Dec. 19:
- UPS 3 Day Select (U.S. Domestic)
- UPS Worldwide Expedited (U.S. → Mexico)
- Mon, Dec. 22:
- UPS 2nd Day Air (U.S. Domestic)
- UPS Worldwide Expedited (U.S. → Canada)
- UPS Worldwide Express (U.S. → Mexico)
- Tues, Dec. 23:
- UPS Next Day Air
- UPS Worldwide Express (U.S. → Canada)
- Varies by origin/destination:
- UPS Ground (U.S. Domestic) – Check ups.com/ctc for details
- UPS Standard (U.S. to Canada) – Check ups.com/ctc for details
- UPS Standard Service (U.S. to Mexico) – Check ups.com/ctc for details
USPS Shipping Deadlines
Full details: USPS Holiday Shipping Dates
- Tues, Dec. 16: USPS Ground Advantage Service (AK, HI, PR & U.S. Territories)
- Wed, Dec. 17:
- USPS First-Class Mail Service
- USPS Ground Advantage Service (excluding AK & HI)
- Thurs, Dec. 18: USPS Priority Mail Service
- Sat, Dec. 20: USPS Priority Mail Express Service
Track Your Packages
Stay updated with your deliveries using the official tracking links:
Bookmark this page for quick access to all major carrier holiday deadlines. We update it annually to help you stay stress-free during the busiest shipping season. Happy holidays and happy shipping!
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