Tis the season to start preparing for the holiday season! And, holiday shipping deadlines from carriers like USPS, UPS, and FedEx are some of the most important pieces of information you’ll need. As a reminder, holiday shipping deadlines are the latest dates you can ship a package with a carrier and have your shipment get to its destination in time for the holidays. For example, a specific shipping service may require you to ship a package by December 16th for it to get to your customer by December 25th because of high shipping volumes. Knowing the holiday shipping deadlines as soon as possible will help you prepare your business and your customers for orders.
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- USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2022
- FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2022
- UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2022
Having those shipping deadlines before the holiday season is in full swing also helps you to plan what shipping you’ll offer your customers and determine whether or not you’ll offer free and/or expedited shipping for the season. Giving your customers an idea of the options they’ll have available before the holiday season will not only prepare them for their holiday shipping but will leave a great impression of your business. Also, with Christmas falling on a Sunday, overnight and expedited shipping options may be even more popular this year.
USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the US*
| USPS Service | 2022 Shipping Deadline |
|---|---|
| USPS Retail Ground™ | Saturday, December 17, 2022 |
| First Class MailⓇ | Saturday, December 17, 2022 |
| Priority MailⓇ | Monday, December 19, 2022 |
| Priority Mail ExpressⓇ* | Friday, December 23, 2022 |
| *Priority Mail Express postage refund eligibility is adjusted for shipments mailed December 22-25 | |
For international shipping options, check out our 2022 USPS International Shipping Deadlines blog!
FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the US*
| FedEx Service | 2022 Shipping Deadline |
|---|---|
| FedEx Ground® Economy | Thursday, December 8, 2022 |
| FedEx Ground® | Wednesday, December 14, 2022 |
| Home Delivery® | Wednesday, December 14, 2022 |
| Express Saver® | Tuesday, December 20, 2022 |
| 2Day® Services | Wednesday, December 21, 2022 |
| FedEx Same Day | Friday, December 23, 2022 |
For international shipping deadlines, we recommend reaching out to FedEx directly.
UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the US
| UPS Service | 2022 Shipping Deadline |
|---|---|
| UPS® Ground shipping | Check ups.com/ctc for details |
| UPS 3 Day Select® | Monday, December 19, 2022 |
| UPS 2nd Day Air® services | Wednesday, December 21, 2022 |
| UPS Next Day Air® services | Thursday, December 22, 2022 |
For international shipping deadlines, we recommend visiting UPS’s website.
The Gift of ShippingEasy
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