2024 Holiday Shipping Guide

'Tis the season for festivities and gift-giving! As the holiday spirit fills the air, it's essential to note that the shipping industry sees a significant surge in package volumes. Consequently, this may lead to slightly extended delivery times. To assist you in planning your holiday gift-giving, both USPS and UPS have provided suggested shipping deadlines. These deadlines will ensure your orders are placed in time for timely delivery during the holiday season.

USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Within the Lower 48 (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

  • USPS Ground Advantage — Wednesday, Dec. 18
  • First-Class Mail (including greeting cards) — Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail — Thursday, Dec. 19
  • Priority Mail Express — Saturday, Dec. 21

Alaska

  • ​USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
  • First-Class Mail — Dec. 16
  • Priority Mail — Dec. 18
  • Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20

Hawaii

  • USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
  • First-Class Mail — Dec. 16
  • Priority Mail — Dec. 16
  • Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20

 

UPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines US

  • UPS 3 Day Select®:  Thursday, December 19, 2024 (UPS 3 Day Select® packages picked up Dec. 20 will be scheduled for delivery on Friday, Dec. 27)
  • UPS 2nd Day Air® services:  Friday, December 20, 2024 
  • UPS® Ground: 
    • East Coast - Friday, December 20th
    • Central - Thursday, December 19th
    • West Coast - Wednesday, December 18th
  • UPS Next Day Air® services:  Monday, December 23, 2024