Mark Your Calendars: Last Days to Ship Packages for Christmas Arrival
Don't miss your chance to get gifts delivered on time, check deadlines for USPS, UPS, and FedEx
December 1, 2024
Christmas is less than four weeks away and holiday carriers are already operating at peak volume. To avoid delays and extra fees, note these recommended ship-by dates for domestic and international delivery.
US Postal Service
- December 3 – First-Class Mail International and Priority Mail International
- December 5 – Priority Mail Express International
- December 15 – Standard Post
- December 17 – Global Express Guaranteed
- December 18 – First-Class Mail (domestic)
- December 20 – Priority Mail (domestic)
- December 23 – Priority Mail Express (domestic)
UPS
- December 17 – UPS Ground
- December 19 – UPS 3 Day Select
- December 22 – UPS 2nd Day Air
- December 23 – UPS Next Day Air
FedEx
- December 12 – FedEx Ground Economy
- December 17 – FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery
- December 20 – FedEx Express Saver
- December 22 – FedEx 2Day
- December 23 – FedEx Standard Overnight, Priority Overnight, First Overnight
Ship early, track packages online, and consider delivery guarantees or insurance for high-value gifts. Happy holidays and safe shipping!