UPS Holiday Shipping (Christmas 2025)
- Deadlines (typical):
- UPS Ground: Usually about 1 week before Christmas (exact date varies by distance).
- UPS 3 Day Select: Around Dec 20.
- UPS 2nd Day Air: Around Dec 22.
- UPS Next Day Air: Usually Dec 23.
- Notes: UPS often suspends their “on-time guarantee” during peak holiday season, so ship early.
FedEx Holiday Shipping
- Deadlines (typical):
- FedEx Ground/Home Delivery: Ship by Dec 16–18 depending on distance.
- FedEx Express Saver (3-day): Around Dec 20.
- FedEx 2Day: Around Dec 21–22.
- FedEx Overnight: Usually Dec 23.
- Notes: FedEx offers Saturday delivery in many areas, which can be a lifesaver for last-minute gifts.
USPS Holiday Shipping
- Deadlines (typical):
- USPS Retail Ground: Around Dec 16.
- First-Class Mail: Around Dec 18.
- Priority Mail: Around Dec 19–20.
- Priority Mail Express: Usually Dec 22–23.
- Notes: USPS provides free Priority Mail boxes and online label printing with Click-N-Ship.