Ready or not, carriers have announced their holiday shipping deadlines for 2022! You don’t want to be the Grinch that stole Christmas, do ya?
Use these shipping deadlines to ensure your customers get their gifts on time.
FedEx 2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
If you’re operating through a FedEx marketplace, use these deadlines to ensure delivery by December 24.
| Service | Deadline |
|---|---|
| FedEx Ground® Economy | Dec 8th |
| FedEx Ground® | Dec 14th |
| FedEx Home® Delivery | Dec 14th |
| FedEx Express Saver® | Dec 20th |
| FedEx 3Day Freight | Dec 20th |
| FedEx 2Day® | Dec 21st |
| FedEx 1Day | Dec 22nd |
| FedEx Same Day | Dec 23rd |
UPS 2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
UPS will be closed on December 25, so their recommended shipping dates for arrival by December 24 are:
| Service | Deadline |
|---|---|
| UPS Ground Shipping | Use their website’s quote tool for more information |
| UPS 3 Day Select® | Dec 19th |
| UPS 2nd Day Air® | Dec 21st |
| UPS Next Day Air® | Dec 22nd |
USPS 2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
USPS says their busiest week for holiday shipping is between December 13-18. Their cutoff dates for a December 25 delivery are as follows:
| Service | Deadline |
|---|---|
| USPS Retail Ground™ | Dec 17th |
| USPS First Class Mail® | Dec 17th |
| USPS Priority Mail® | Dec 19th |
| USPS Priority Mail Express® | Dec 23rd |
International 2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
UPS, FedEx, and USPS will all have different requirements and cutoff dates per country. Prepare accordingly!
Have Yourself A Very Merry Q4
Communicate with your customers through social media ads, newsletters, emails, or whatever channels you use to reach your customers, and express the importance of shopping early this year. It’s a simple but effective way to ensure you and your customers avoid the holiday blues this shopping season.
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