Because of the pandemic, ordering online has gone through the roof and this of course will have a direct impact on packages arriving on time during the holidays.
There are different deadlines for the different delivery services and you can check those out below, but if you want to spend a little extra cash you always have the option of doing expedited service too. But no matter what you do, just know there are no guarantees on when you or your loved ones will receive those packages this holiday season.
Props to all the delivery drivers, package handlers and everybody else who helps to keep our mail delivery moving!
USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines:
- Dec. 15: Last day to ship using ground service
- Dec. 18: Last day to ship via First-Class Mail
- Dec. 19: Last day to ship via Priority Mail
- Dec. 23: Last day to ship via Priority Mail Express
UPS: Dec. 15: Last Day to ship via UPS Ground
- Dec. 21: Last day to ship via UPS Three-Day Select
- Dec. 22: Last Day to ship via UPS Second-Day Air
- Dec. 23: Last Day to ship via UPS Next Day Air
FED EX:
- Dec. 15: Last day to ship via FedEx Home Delivery or FedEx Ground
- Dec. 21: Last day to ship via FedEx Express Saver or Three-Day Freight
- Dec. 22: Last day to ship via FedEx Two-Day, Two-Day A.M., Two-Day Freight or Two-Day
- Dec. 23: Last day for all overnight shipping options, including via FedEx Standard Overnight, Priority Overnight, or First Overnight
- Dec. 25: Packages can be sent via Same Day City Priority or City Direct.