FedEx 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
| Service | Deadline |
|---|---|
| FedEx Ground® Economy | Dec 13 |
| FedEx Ground® | Dec 17* |
| FedEx Home® Delivery | Dec 17* |
| FedEx Express Saver® | Dec 19 |
| FedEx 2Day® & FedEx 2Day® AM | Dec 20** |
| FedEx First Overnight®, FedEx Priority Overnight®, FedEx Standard Overnight®, Extra Hours | Dec 23 |
| FedEx SameDay | Dec 24 |
UPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
If UPS is delivering your holiday packages, ship-by these deadlines to ensure delivery by December 24.
| Service | Deadline |
|---|---|
| UPS® Ground | Check ups.com/ctc for details |
| UPS 3 Day Select® | Dec 19 |
| UPS 2nd Day Air® | Dec 20 |
| UPS Next Day Air® | Dec 23 |
USPS 2024 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
USPS’ ship-by cutoff dates for a December 25 delivery are as follows:
Service Deadline
USPS Ground Advantage™ Dec 18
USPS First-Class Mail® Dec 18
USPS Priority Mail® Dec 19
USPS Priority Mail® Express Dec 21
These deadlines are for shipments to the contiguous U.S. For deadlines for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and military Post Offices, review USPS’ full holiday deadline announcement.
Dashing Through Peak Season
In the age of the “Amazon Effect,” two-day delivery is an expectation. Don’t let unrealistic expectations make shipping a Scrooge for your business.
Communicate with your customers through social media, newsletters, or emails: Express the importance of shopping early this year! On your website’s product pages, provide an estimated delivery date so they know when it will arrive. These are simple but effective ways to ensure you and your customers avoid the holiday blues this shopping season.
Don’t be caught off guard by peak season surcharges: Like Rudolph on Christmas Eve, our Demand Surcharge breakdown can guide you through peak season.
By delivering on-time to customers and knowing what to expect from Demand Surcharges, you can jingle all the way to a profitable Q4!
