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Get wrapping. It’s time to send your holiday presents. Don’t forget — Hanukkah is Dec. 7-15, so plan to ship ASAP.
Have packages that must arrive before Dec. 25? We’ve got when and where to ship them.
FedEx deadlines
- Wednesday, Dec. 13 | Ground economy
- Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-Day shipping
- Monday, Dec. 18 | 4-Day shipping
- Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 3-Day shipping (ground) + express saver
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 3-Day shipping (home) + 2-Day shipping (ground)
- Thursday, Dec. 21 | 2-Day shipping (home) + 1-day shipping (ground)
- Friday, Dec. 22 | 1-Day home delivery + same day
UPS deadlines
- Tuesday, Dec. 19 | UPS 3-Day Select
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 | UPS 2nd Day Air
- Thursday, Dec. 21 | UPS Next Day Air
United States Postal Service deadlines
- Saturday, Dec. 16 | USPS Ground Advantage + First-Class Mail
- Monday, Dec. 18 | Priority Mail
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 | Priority Mail Express
Find your nearest Post Office.
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