Holiday shipping deadlines tracker
Cutoff dates and recommended ship-by timelines across USPS, UPS, and FedEx.
Note
| Carrier | Service | Ship‑by |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage | Dec 17, 2026 |
| USPS | Priority Mail | Dec 20, 2026 |
| USPS | Priority Mail Express | Dec 22, 2026 |
| UPS | UPS Ground | Dec 16, 2026 |
| UPS | UPS 3 Day Select | Dec 19, 2026 |
| UPS | UPS 2nd Day Air | Dec 20, 2026 |
| UPS | UPS Next Day Air | Dec 22, 2026 |
| FedEx | FedEx Ground | Dec 16, 2026 |
| FedEx | Express Saver (3‑Day) | Dec 19, 2026 |
| FedEx | 2Day | Dec 20, 2026 |
| FedEx | Overnight | Dec 22, 2026 |
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