TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — There is nothing more frustrating than sending a last-minute package only to hope on a Christmas miracle that it makes it to its destination on time.
That’s why several major shipping companies are sending out their last-minute reminds to ensure your holiday goodies are delivered on time.
USPS deadlines for Dec. 25 delivery
For packages to arrive before Dec. 25, the USPS recommends the following options:
| Domestic Mail Class | Date (Excluding Alaska, Hawaii) |
| USPS Retail Ground Service | Dec. 15 |
|---|---|
| First-Class Mail Service | Dec. 17 |
| Priority Mail Service | Dec. 18 |
| Priority Mail Express Service | Dec. 23 |
If you are looking to ship internationally, USPS says to use the following guidelines:
| Destination | Global Express Guaranteed |
| Africa | Dec. 20 |
| Asia/Pacific Rim | Dec. 20 |
| Australia/New Zealand | Dec. 20 |
| Canada | Dec. 22 |
| Caribbean | Dec. 21 |
| Central and South America | Dec. 20 |
| Europe | Dec. 21 |
| Mexico | Dec. 22 |
| Middle East | Dec. 20 |
UPS deadlines for Dec. 25 delivery
| Mail Class | Date |
| UPS Three-Day Select | Dec. 21 |
| UPS Second-Day Air | Dec. 22 |
| UPS Next-Day Air | Dec. 23 |
FedEx deadlines for Dec. 25 delivery
| Mail Class | Date |
| FedEx Same Day | Dec. 24 |
| FedEx One-Day Freight | Dec. 23 |
| FO, PO, SO, Extra Hours | Dec. 23 |
| Two-Day | Dec. 22 |
| FedEx Express Saver | Dec. 21 |
| FedEx Two-Day Freight | Dec. 22 |
| FedEx Three-Day Freight | Dec. 21 |
No matter which shipping company you prefer, the earlier you ship, the better the chances are for your package to make it to its destination before the holidays.
