USPS, FedEx, UPS in the U.S. have announced their official cut-off dates to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.
Online purchases are at an all-time high which is putting the strain on delivery. FedEx is also asking customers to plan ahead to insure deliveries make it in time.
FedEx Shipping Deadlines
- FedEx Ground Economy — Thurs., Dec. 9
- FedEx Ground and Home Delivery — Wed., Dec. 15
- Express Saver — Tues., Dec. 21
- 2Day & 2Day AM — Wed., Dec. 22
- FedEx Same Day — Fri., Dec. 24
UPS
- Ground shipping — Check ups.com/ctc for quote
- 3 Day Select — Tues., Dec. 21
- 2 Day Air — Wed., Dec. 22
- Next Day Air — Thurs., Dec. 23
The United States Postal Service is also giving a warning to consumers that it is essential to send packages early. USPS have began slowing mail deliveries. “The earlier you send, the better: Don’t delay, mail and ship today,” USPS says on its website.
USPS Shipping Deadlines
- Retail Ground — Wed., Dec. 15
- First-Class Mail — Fri., Dec. 17
- Priority Mail — Sat., Dec. 18
- Priority Mail Express — Thurs., Dec. 23
- Express Saver — Tues., Dec. 21
- 2Day & 2Day AM — Wed., Dec. 22
- FedEx Same Day — Fri., Dec. 24