Here are the deadlines to keep in mind if you're shipping gifts for the holidays
Jordan Hart
Holiday shopping is in full swing, and delivery services are busier than ever. It's important to know shipping deadlines to make sure your gifts arrive on time.ii
- FedEx, UPS, and USPS are offering Christmas deliveries up to two days before the gift-giving holiday.
- Deadlines for ground shipping — the most affordable shipping option — have already passed.
US Postal Service: Dec.19 to Dec. 23
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Priority Mail Service: Monday, Dec. 19
Priority Mail Express Service: Friday, Dec. 23
Priority Mail Express (Alaska and Hawaii): Wednesday, Dec. 21
The latest for USPS Retail Ground Service and First-Class Mail Service was Saturday, Dec. 17.
UPS: Dec.20 to Dec. 22
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3 Day Select shipping: Tuesday, Dec. 20
2nd Day Air services: Wednesday, Dec. 21
Next Day Air services: Thursday, Dec. 22
FedEx: Dec.20 to Dec. 23
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FedEx Express 3Day Freight: Tuesday, Dec. 20
FedEx Express 2Day: Wednesday, Dec. 21
FedEx Express 1Day Freight, FedEx Extra Hours: Thursday, Dec. 22
FedEx Express SameDay: Friday, Dec. 23
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