2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: When to Mail Gifts This Year

Don’t wait until the last minute to make sure your Christmas presents arrive on time. The United States Postal Service has released its 2025 holiday shipping deadlines, and you won’t want to miss them.

2025 USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines

FedEx, UPS, and other major carriers have also announced their recommended ship-by dates to help ensure your packages reach their destinations before the holiday rush.

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UPS Holiday Shipping Schedule

• 3-Day Select Ship by December 19th
• 2nd Day Air Ship by December 22nd
• Next Day Air Ship by December 23rd

FedEx Holiday Shipping Schedule

• Ground Economy Ship by December 15th
• FedEx Ground/Home Delivery Ship Between Dec. 17 - 19
• FedEx Express Saver (3-Day) Ship By December 20th
• FedEx 2 Day/ 2 Day AM Ship By December 22nd
• FedEx Overnight (First, Priority, & Standard) Ship By December 23rd
• Freight (1-Day) Ship By Dec 23rd; 2-day freight: Dec 19; 3-day freight: Dec 1

USPS Holiday Shipping Schedule

• Retail Ground/First-Class Ship by December 17th
• Priority Mail Ship by December 18th
• Priority Mail Express Ship by December 20th

Just remember, these are only recommended ship-by dates. With the increase in holiday mail, there’s no guarantee that a package will arrive on time, whether you ship early or late. To ensure your shipment arrives on time, double-check with your local carrier for updated schedules and the latest shipping information.

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The best advice is to shop early; hopefully, your shipment will arrive on time.