Christmas is less than two weeks away, and plenty of people are doing last-minute shopping to make sure they get their loved ones exactly what they want.
However, shipping times can be a hassle, so it’s important to make sure you send packages out before it’s too late.
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U.S. Postal Service
According to USPS, you’ll need to ship out your packages by the following deadlines if you want your package to arrive before Christmas.
Find the service you want to use, then look at the shipping option to determine which deadline applies to you.
(The latest deadline for each service is bolded and underlined)
| Service | Shipping Option | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage | 5-Day Shipping | Dec. 16 |
| 4-Day Shipping | Dec. 18 | |
| 3-Day Shipping | Dec. 19 | |
| 2-Day Shipping | Dec. 20 | |
| Priority Mail | 3-Day Shipping | Dec. 20 |
| 2-Day Shipping | Dec. 21 | |
| Priority Mail Express | 2-Day Shipping | Dec. 20 |
| 1-Day Shipping | Dec. 21 | |
| First-Class Mail | 5-Day Shipping | Dec. 16 |
| 4-Day Shipping | Dec. 18 | |
| 3-Day Shipping | Dec. 19 | |
| 2-Day Shipping | Dec. 20 | |
| USPS Connect Local | Carrier Pickup | Dec. 22 |
| Post Office Drop-Off By 7 A.M. | Dec. 23 |
If shipping to Alaska or Hawaii, the deadlines will be as follows:
- USPS Ground Advantage Service
- Alaska: Dec. 16
- Hawaii: Dec. 16
- Priority Mail Service
- Alaska: Dec. 20
- Hawaii: Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express Service
- Alaska: Dec. 20
- Hawaii: Dec. 20
UPS
According to UPS, you’ll need to ship out your packages by the following deadlines if you want your package to arrive by Dec. 23, as deliveries won’t be made on Dec. 24 or Christmas Day.
| Service | Deadline |
|---|---|
| UPS Ground Shipping | Calculate on UPS’ website: ups.com/ctc |
| UPS 3 Day Select | Dec. 19 |
| UPS 2nd Day Air Services | Dec. 20 (Dec. 21 with Saturday delivery options) |
| UPS Next Day Air Services | Dec. 21 (Dec. 22 with Saturday delivery options) |
FedEx
According to FedEx, you’ll need to ship out your packages by the following deadlines if you want to make sure your package arrives by Dec. 24.
Find the service you want to use, then look at the shipping option to determine which deadline applies to you.
(The latest deadline for each service is bolded and underlined)
| Service | Shipping Option | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx Express | FedEx SameDay | Dec. 22 |
| FO, PO, SO, Extra Hours | Dec. 21 (Dec. 22 with Saturday delivery options) | |
| 2-Day and 2-Day AM | Dec. 20 | |
| FedEx Express Saver | Dec. 19 | |
| FedEx Express 1-Day Freight | Dec. 21 | |
| FedEx Express 2-Day Freight | Dec. 20 | |
| FedEx Express 3-Day Freight | Dec. 19 | |
| FedEx Ground | FedEx Ground | Dec. 15 |
| FedEx Home Delivery | Dec. 15 | |
| FedEx Ground Economy | Dec. 13 | |
| FedEx Freight | FedEx Freight Priority | Dec. 15 |
| FedEx Freight Economy | Dec. 12 |
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