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 |
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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.