Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, and UPS dates [Video]

Find the USPS, FedEx, and UPS shipping deadlines to get your holiday gifts delivered on time.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Christmas draws near, the clock is ticking for holiday shoppers to send gifts on time. Major shipping carriers have announced their recommended ship-by dates to ensure packages arrive before the big day.

Here’s a breakdown of the key shipping deadlines from FedEx, USPS, and UPS for deliveries within the U.S.

USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines (Contiguous U.S.):

USPS Ground Advantage Service (2-5 business days): Dec. 18
First-Class Mail Service (1–5 business days): Dec. 18
Priority Mail Service (1-3 business days): Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express Service (1-2 day delivery): Dec. 21

For those mailing to Alaska and Hawaii, the deadlines are slightly earlier:

USPS Ground Advantage Service: Dec. 16
First-Class Mail Service: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Service: Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express Service: Dec. 20

International and Military Shipments:

The USPS recommends that customers sending packages internationally or to military addresses check the full list of …

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