With school back in session and the leaves slowly starting to change color, it’s time to start preparing for the holiday season. Holiday shipping deadlines for carriers such as USPS, UPSand fedex They may seem far away, but they’re here before you know it.
If you’re unsure or need confirmation of your holiday shipping deadlines, here are the highlights.
A note about shipping deadlines: The holiday shipping deadline is the last date a package can be shipped by a carrier and arrive at its destination in time for the holiday.
For example, due to high volume, certain carrier services may require you to ship your package by December 16th to ensure it reaches its destination by December 25th. Delivery deadlines provide businesses and customers with deadlines for deliveries so that Aunt Susan can unwrap her new sweater on Christmas morning.
Additionally, establishing a holiday shipping deadline before the holiday season is in full swing can help your business make important decisions like whether to make an offer or not. free and/or I hurried Shipping options. The sooner customers can find available shipping options during the holiday season, the more likely they are to place an order. great impression of your business. Since Christmas falls on a Monday this year, it’s easy to miss out on the weekend before the holiday. This means providing customers with Overnight delivery option It could benefit your business more than ever.
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- 2024 USPS Holiday Shipping Deadline
- 2024 FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines
- UPS Holiday Shipping Deadline 2024
USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the United States
- USPS Ground Advantage™: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- First-Class® Mail: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Priority Mail®: Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Priority Mail Express®*: Saturday, December 21, 2024
FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines in the United States
UPS® US Holiday Season Shipping Deadlines
- UPS 3 Day Select®: Thursday, December 19, 2024 (UPS 3 Day Select® packages picked up on December 20 are scheduled for delivery on Friday, December 27)
- UPS 2nd Day Air® Service: Friday, December 20, 2024
- UPS® Ground: Check ups.com/ctc for more information.
- UPS® Groundsaver: Check ups.com/ctc for more information.
- UPS Next Day Air® Service: Monday, December 23, 2024
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Maria is a veteran content marketing manager at ShippingEasy, bringing a wealth of expertise to the world of shipping and fulfillment. When she’s not immersed in the world of logistics, Maria enjoys exploring her culinary creativity by experimenting with different recipes.
