SPOKANE, Wash. — With Christmas just around the corner and holiday shopping underway, USPS reminds people to be aware of shipping deadlines to ensure that gifts make it to their destination in time to go under the Christmas tree.
Here's a quick rundown of the most important dates.
USPS within the U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii:
- Standard ground shipping and First Class Mail deadline is on Dec. 18
- Priority Mail is on Dec. 19
- Priority Mail Express is on Dec. 21
For more deadlines on international and military shipping, visit the USPS website.
UPS shipping deadlines:
- Three-day Select is Dec. 19
- Second-day Air is Dec. 20
- Next day Air is Dec. 23
For more UPS options and specific local deadlines, visit the UPS website under the 2024 Year-End Holiday Schedule.
FedEx deadlines:
- Ground Economy is Dec. 13
- Express Saver's is Dec. 19
- Same-day is Dec. 24
More FedEx options and specific local deadlines can be found on the FedEx website under the 2024 Shipping Deadlines tab.
