The holiday season is in full swing. As we begin shopping for the perfect gift, we need to be mindful of the shipping dates to get these gifts in the hands of loved ones this season. Here are the shipping dates from UPS, FedEx, and the U.S. Postal Service.
Timeline for ground shipping before Christmas
The deadlines vary, but for FedEx, the last day for ground delivery is Wednesday, December 14, 2022. For USPS, the last day for ground delivery is Saturday, December 17, 2022.
UPS Christmas shipping deadlines
The following are the recommended last days for shipping holidays gifts within the U.S. for delivery by Saturday, December 24, 2022:
- Ground: Check the UPS website for details
- 3-Day Select: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
- 2nd Day Air: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
- Next Day Air: Thursday, December 22, 2022
FedEx Christmas deadlines
The following are the recommended last days for shipping holiday gifts within the U.S. for delivery by Sunday, December 25, 2022:
- FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx Ground: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
- FedEx Express Saver, FedEx 3-Day Freight: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
- FedEx 2 Day: Wednesday, December 21, 2022
- FedEx 1 Day Freight, FedEx Extra Hours: Thursday, December 22, 2022
- FedEx Same Day: Friday, December 23, 2022
USPS Christmas deadlines
The following are the recommended send-by dates for expected delivery in the U.S. before Sunday, December 25, 2022:
- Retail Ground: Saturday, December 17, 2022
- First-Class Mail: Saturday, December 17, 2022
- Priority Mail: Monday, December 19, 2022
- Priority Mail Express: Friday, December 23, 2022
To check for the service guarantee by vendor and/or timelines for shipping from Alaska & Hawaii, please check the vendor’s website. Start early, plan and get those packages out on time, if not earlier to ensure timely delivery, this holiday season.
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