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 …