It’s that time of the year again when Americans race to get packages shipped and delivers on time for Christmas.
Here is what you need to know about holiday shipping deadlines:
FedEx Express
- FedEx 1 Day Freight — Tues., Dec. 21
- FedEx 2 Day Freight — Weds., Dec. 22
- FedEx 3 Day Freight — Tues., Dec. 21
- Express Saver — Tues., Dec. 21
- 2Day & 2Day AM — Weds., Dec. 22
- Overnight Services — Thurs., Dec. 23
- FedEx Same Day — Fri., Dec. 24
FedEx Freight
- FedEx Freight Economy — Thurs., Dec. 9
- FedEx Freight Priority — Weds., Dec. 15
- FedEx Freight Direct — Weds., Dec. 15
FedEx Ground
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- FedEx Ground Economy — Thurs., Dec. 9
- FedEx Ground and Home Delivery — Weds., Dec. 15
UPS
- UPS Ground shipping and Standard Services — Check the website for a quote
- UPS 3-Day Select and Worldwide Expedited — Tues., Dec. 21
- UPS second-day air services and UPS Worldwide Express Services (U.S. to Mexico) — Weds., Dec. 22
- UPS next-day air services and UPS Worldwide Express Services (U.S. to Canada) — Thurs., Dec. 23
- No pickup service, UPS holiday — Fri., Dec. 25
UPS’ service guarantee remains suspended for most services due to COVID-19
USPS (Excluding Alaska & Hawaii)
- USPS Retail Ground Service — Weds., Dec. 15
- First-class Mail Service — Fri., Dec. 17 (including greeting cards)
- First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces) — Fri., Dec. 17
- Priority Mail Service — Sat., Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express — Thurs., Dec. 23
USPS (Alaska)
- First-Class Mail and Priority Mail — Sat, Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express — Tues, Dec. 21
USPS (Hawaii)
- Priority Mail and First-Class Mail — Dec. 17
- Priority Mail Express — Dec. 21
APO/FPO/DPO (Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office) addresses
- USPS Retail Ground service — Nov. 6
- Priority Mail and First-Class Mail — Dec. 9
- Priority Mail Express — Thurs., Dec. 16
