Holiday Shipping Cutoffs: USPS Sets Dec. 17–20 Window as UPS and FedEx Post Final Dates

Overview

• USPS recommends for the contiguous U.S.: Ground Advantage and First‑Class by Dec. 17, Priority Mail by Dec. 18, and Priority Mail Express by Dec. 20.
• UPS lists 3 Day Select for Dec. 19, 2nd Day Air for Dec. 22, and Next Day Air for Dec. 23, with Ground delivery times dependent on destination.
• FedEx cutoffs include Ground Economy on Dec. 15, Express Saver on Dec. 20, 2Day services on Dec. 22, Priority and Standard Overnight on Dec. 23, and SameDay on Dec. 24.
• Shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. territories should go a day earlier than the contiguous schedule, while international and military APO/FPO timelines differ with some USPS options closing Dec. 9 and Priority Mail Express Military Service accepted until Dec. 16.
• USPS points customers to usps.com, its YouTube channel and the Holiday Newsroom for supplies and guidance, and Waco Postmaster Bret Watkins will offer in‑person help at the Waco Main Post Office on Dec. 4 at 9 a.m.