Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2025
Ship by these dates to arrive before Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year.
Christmas 2025 Shipping Deadlines (Dec 25)
| Service | Ship By | Deadline Day |
|---|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage | December 16 | Tuesday |
| USPS Priority Mail | December 18 | Thursday |
| USPS Priority Mail Express | December 22 | Monday |
| UPS Ground | December 16 | Tuesday |
| UPS 3 Day Select | December 18 | Thursday |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | December 19 | Friday |
| UPS Next Day Air | December 22 | Monday |
| FedEx Ground | December 16 | Tuesday |
| FedEx Express Saver | December 18 | Thursday |
| FedEx 2Day | December 19 | Friday |
| FedEx Overnight | December 22 | Monday |
Estimated based on historical patterns. Actual dates announced by carriers in October-November.
International Holiday Deadlines
| Destination | USPS Priority Intl | FedEx/UPS Express |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Dec 10 | Dec 18 |
| UK / Europe | Dec 6 | Dec 17 |
| Australia | Dec 2 | Dec 16 |
| Asia (Japan, Korea) | Dec 4 | Dec 17 |
| Latin America | Dec 2 | Dec 15 |
Holiday Shipping Tips
- Ship early. Peak season adds 1-3 days to ground shipments.
- Get tracking on everything. Higher theft risk during holidays.
- Use signature confirmation for packages over .
- Avoid shipping Friday before Christmas — sits all weekend.
- Buy insurance on gifts — peak season has higher damage rates.