2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
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What is the last day to ship for Christmas 2025?
Christmas 2025 shipping deadlines: USPS Ground Advantage by Dec 18, Priority Mail by Dec 20, Priority Mail Express by Dec 23. UPS Ground by Dec 16, 2nd Day Air by Dec 20, Next Day Air by Dec 23. FedEx Ground by Dec 16, 2Day by Dec 20, Overnight by Dec 23.
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| Carrier | Service | Price | Delivery Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | Ground Advantage | Ship by Dec 18 | By Dec 25 | |
| USPS | Priority Mail | Ship by Dec 20 | By Dec 25 | |
| USPS | Priority Express | Ship by Dec 23 | By Dec 25 | Fastest |
| UPS | Ground | Ship by Dec 16 | By Dec 25 | |
| FedEx | Overnight | Ship by Dec 23 | By Dec 25 |
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USPS Holiday Deadlines
Ground Advantage: December 18 for Christmas delivery.
Priority Mail: December 20.
Priority Mail Express: December 23 (guaranteed overnight in most areas).
These are domestic deadlines. International mail requires shipping much earlier—typically by December 1-10.
UPS & FedEx Deadlines
UPS Ground: December 16. 3 Day Select: December 18. 2nd Day Air: December 20. Next Day Air: December 23.
FedEx Ground: December 16. Express Saver: December 19. 2Day: December 20. Overnight: December 23.
Ship 1-2 days earlier than published deadlines for safety.
Pro Tips to Save More
Ship Earlier Than Deadlines
Published deadlines assume everything goes perfectly. Ship 1-2 days early for peace of mind.
Add Signature Confirmation
Package theft increases during holidays. Require signatures for valuable gifts.
Consider Insurance
Holiday shipments are more likely to be lost due to volume. Insure valuable items.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Use overnight service up to December 23. After that, consider e-gift cards or local shopping alternatives.
- These are recommended ship-by dates. During peak season, delays can occur. Ship earlier when possible.
- Yes, typically 3-5 days earlier than continental US deadlines. Check carrier websites for specific dates.
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