2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, UPS, and FedEx

As the holiday season approaches, ensuring your gifts arrive by Christmas is paramount.

With an anticipated 5% increase in package deliveries this year, totaling approximately 2.3 billion parcels, timely shipping is more crucial than ever.

Here are the 2025 shipping deadlines for major carriers:

US Postal Service (USPS)

For the contiguous United States:

USPS Ground Advantage: December 17

First-Class Mail: December 17

Priority Mail: December 18

Priority Mail Express: December 20

For Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories:

USPS Ground Advantage: December 16

First-Class Mail: December 17

Priority Mail: December 18

Priority Mail Express: December 20

UPS

3-Day Select: December 19

2nd Day Air: December 22

Next Day Air: December 23

Note: UPS Ground shipping deadlines vary by location; check their website for specifics.

FedEx

Ground Economy: December 15

Express Saver: December 20

2Day and 2Day AM: December 22

First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight: December 23

Same Day: December 24

Given the high volume of shipments during the holiday season, it's advisable to send packages well before these deadlines to account for any unforeseen delays.

Planning ahead ensures your gifts bring joy to your loved ones on time.