As the holiday season approaches, many individuals find themselves in a time crunch when it comes to sending gifts. To assist with planning, key shipping deadlines for major carriers are outlined below.
UPS 2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines:
- December 19: Last day for UPS 3 Day Select
- December 22: Last day for UPS 2nd Day Air
- December 23: Last day for UPS Next Day Air
Packages sent via UPS Next Day Air by December 23 will arrive by December 24, but those sent later will be delayed until after Christmas. The 2nd Day Air option has a cutoff of December 22 to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve.
FedEx 2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines:
- December 20: Last day for FedEx Express Saver
- December 22: Last day for FedEx 2Day and 2Day AM
- December 24: Last day for FedEx SameDay
While SameDay delivery is available until December 24, shipping that late increases the risk of late deliveries. To receive packages on time, it is advisable to ship by December 22 for the 2Day options.
USPS 2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines:
- December 17: Last day for First-Class Mail and USPS Ground Advantage
- December 18: Last day for Priority Mail
- December 20: Last day for Priority Mail Express
Packages must be sent by December 20 for Priority Mail Express to arrive by Christmas and by December 18 for standard Priority Mail.
Retailer Shipping Options:
- Amazon: Prime members can access Same-Day Delivery on eligible items through December 24 with specific conditions. One-Day Delivery is available until December 23.
- Best Buy: Free two-day shipping is available for members without an order minimum until December 23.
- Walmart: Free standard shipping is offered for orders over $35 placed by December 23. Same-day delivery options are also available until December 24.
- Target: Orders may qualify for free two-day shipping, and same-day delivery is available until Christmas Eve.
Planning ahead can help navigate the busy holiday shipping landscape.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/23502151/ups-usps-fedex-amazon-walmart-best-buy-target-shipping-deadlines