Shipping Deadlines for Christmas Are Fast Approaching

AUSTIN, TX — With Christmas less than two weeks away, holiday shipping deadlines are looming for those planning to send gifts.

Here’s a breakdown of the latest dates for major shipping carriers to ensure packages arrive by December 25.

USPS Deadlines

For the contiguous United States:

• Ground Advantage Service: Dec. 18
• First-Class Mail: Dec. 18
• Priority Mail: Dec. 19
• Priority Mail Express: Dec. 21

In Alaska:

• Ground Advantage Service: Dec. 16
• First-Class Mail: Dec. 18
• Priority Mail: Dec. 19
• Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20

In Hawaii:

• Ground Advantage Service: Dec. 16
• First-Class Mail: Dec. 18
• Priority Mail: Dec. 19
• Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20

FedEx Deadlines

• Ground Economy: Dec. 13
• Ground (5-day shipping): Dec. 17
• Express Saver: Dec. 19
• Same-Day Delivery: Dec. 24

UPS Deadlines

• Ground Shipping: Check UPS.com for exact date
• Three-Day Select: Dec. 19
• Second-Day Air: Dec. 20
• Next-Day Air: Dec. 23

Military Mail Deadlines

For APO/FPO/DPO addresses:

• Ground Advantage Service: Passed (Nov. 4)
• First-Class Mail: Dec. 9
• Priority Mail: Dec. 9
• Priority Mail Express Military Service: Dec. 16

For ZIP codes in the range 093, Priority Mail Express Military Service is unavailable.