Gift-givers, fear not! Beat the rush and get your Christmas gifts delivered on time
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As the festive season's twinkling lights illuminate our neighborhoods and the scent of gingerbread lingers in the air, the holiday spirit is undeniably upon us.
But with the countdown to Christmas Day now measured in mere days, the pressure is mounting to ensure those carefully chosen gifts are nestled under the tree in time.
We understand the importance of those magical moments, and we're here to guide you through the final stretch of holiday shipping deadlines.
The United States Postal Service (USPS), UPS, and FedEx are the trusty steeds of holiday delivery, each with their own set of deadlines that are fast approaching.
They've bolstered their ranks with seasonal employees—USPS alone has added about 7,500 workers—to manage the deluge of festive parcels. But even with extra hands on deck, the window for on-time delivery is closing rapidly.
USPS is urging customers to “ship early and enjoy your holiday season,” a sentiment echoed by Steve Monteith, their chief customer and marketing officer. To avoid the heartache of a gift arriving post-Christmas, here's what you need to know:
USPS Deadlines:
Meanwhile, FedEx also released mail-by dates for packages to arrive on or before Christmas Eve for its different services. FedEx Home also offers customers delivery of packages weighing below 150 pounds to homes every day of the week with a surcharge of $5.15.
FedEx Deadlines:
For more information, you can visit the FedEx website to learn more about international packages to Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Meanwhile, UPS is more direct with its deadlines for domestic deliveries ahead of Christmas.
UPS Deadlines:
Have you ever experienced a holiday shipping mishap? Do you have any tips for ensuring gifts arrive on time? Or perhaps you've found a creative way to celebrate when a gift didn't make it by Christmas Day? Share your stories and advice in the comments below!
But with the countdown to Christmas Day now measured in mere days, the pressure is mounting to ensure those carefully chosen gifts are nestled under the tree in time.
We understand the importance of those magical moments, and we're here to guide you through the final stretch of holiday shipping deadlines.
The United States Postal Service (USPS), UPS, and FedEx are the trusty steeds of holiday delivery, each with their own set of deadlines that are fast approaching.
They've bolstered their ranks with seasonal employees—USPS alone has added about 7,500 workers—to manage the deluge of festive parcels. But even with extra hands on deck, the window for on-time delivery is closing rapidly.
Consumers have limited time to send holiday gifts to ensure they arrive before Christmas, with specific deadlines outlined by USPS, FedEx, and UPS. Image source: Pexels / Norma Mortenson.
USPS is urging customers to “ship early and enjoy your holiday season,” a sentiment echoed by Steve Monteith, their chief customer and marketing officer. To avoid the heartache of a gift arriving post-Christmas, here's what you need to know:
USPS Deadlines:
- Ground Advantage: December 18
- First-Class Mail: December 18
- Priority Mail: December 19
- Priority Mail Express: December 21
Meanwhile, FedEx also released mail-by dates for packages to arrive on or before Christmas Eve for its different services. FedEx Home also offers customers delivery of packages weighing below 150 pounds to homes every day of the week with a surcharge of $5.15.
FedEx Deadlines:
- FedEx Home Delivery 5-Day: December 17
- Fedex Home Delivery 4-Day: December 18
- FedEx Home Delivery 2-3 Day: December 20
- FedEx Home Delivery 1-Day: December 23
- FedEx Overnight: December 23
- FedEx Same Day: December 24
- FedEx Ground 5-Day: December 17
- FedEx Ground 4-Day: December 18
- FedEx Ground 3-Day: December 19
For more information, you can visit the FedEx website to learn more about international packages to Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Meanwhile, UPS is more direct with its deadlines for domestic deliveries ahead of Christmas.
UPS Deadlines:
- 3-Day Select: December 19
- 2nd-Day Air: December 20
- Next Day Air: December 23
Have you ever experienced a holiday shipping mishap? Do you have any tips for ensuring gifts arrive on time? Or perhaps you've found a creative way to celebrate when a gift didn't make it by Christmas Day? Share your stories and advice in the comments below!
