2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
Holiday shipping guidelines can be overwhelming, and we are upon those times! The last thing we want to have to remember while we are scrambling around to get any last minute gifts is when to get them shipped out! Here is a cheat-sheet guide for you to hopefully make your life a little easier!Â
For shipping within the US:
Dec. 15: Last day to ship UPS Ground for delivery Thursday, Dec. 24.
Dec. 21: Last day to ship UPS 3 Day Select for delivery Thursday, Dec. 24.
Dec. 22: Last day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air packages for delivery Thursday, Dec. 24.
Dec. 23: Last day to ship UPS Next Day Air for delivery Thursday, Dec. 24.
For Shipping within the US:
 Dec. 15: Deadline for USPS Retail Ground
Dec. 18: Deadline for First Class Mail*
Dec. 19: Deadline for Priority Mail** shipments
Dec. 23: Deadline for Priority Mail Express*** shipments
* Dec. 18 for Alaska, Dec. 19 for Hawaii
** Dec. 19 for Alaska, Dec. 15 for Hawaii
*** Dec 21 for Hawaii and Alaska
For Shipping within the US:
Dec. 9: Last day to ship via FedEx SmartPost.
Dec. 15: Last day to ship via FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery.
Dec. 21: Last day to ship via FedEx Express Saver.
Dec. 22: Last day to ship via FedEx 2Day and FedEx 2Day A.M.
Dec. 23: Last day to ship via FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, and FedEx First Overnight.
Dec. 25: Last day to ship via FedEx SameDay City Direct, FedEx SameDay City Priority, and FedEx SameDay.
Please note – in the real world, anything can happen! While there is no way to guarantee that all things mail will go as planned, I at least hope that this helps you get a bit more organized this holiday season! If you have any special tips or tricks to share, make sure to comment below!
