When is the last day to mail christmas packages
The last day to mail Christmas packages depends on the shipping carrier and the destination. Here are some general guidelines for the major shipping carriers in the United States:
USPS (United States Postal Service)
- For domestic mail, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 14th for First-Class Mail and December 20th for Priority Mail.
- For international mail, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 10th for First-Class Package International Service and December 15th for Priority Mail International.
- For Priority Mail Express, the deadline for domestic delivery is December 23rd, and for international delivery, it's December 20th.
UPS (United Parcel Service)
- For domestic ground packages, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 15th.
- For domestic air packages, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 20th.
- For international packages, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 10th.
- For UPS 3-Day Select, the deadline for domestic delivery is December 19th.
- For UPS 2nd Day Air, the deadline for domestic delivery is December 20th.
- For UPS Next Day Air, the deadline for domestic delivery is December 23rd.
FedEx
- For domestic ground packages, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 14th.
- For domestic express packages, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 20th.
- For international packages, the recommended deadline for Christmas delivery is December 10th.
- For FedEx Express Saver, the deadline for domestic delivery is December 19th.
- For FedEx 2Day, the deadline for domestic delivery is December 20th.
- For FedEx Standard Overnight, the deadline for domestic delivery is December 23rd.
Please note that these are general guidelines and may vary depending on the specific services and destinations. It's always a good idea to check with the shipping carrier for the most up-to-date information and to plan ahead to ensure your packages arrive on time.