Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2014
Do you have to ship things all over the place for Christmas? Here's an all in one handy deadline guide will let you know when to have your presents out so they can make their destination by Christmas.
Ready, set, GO!!
FedEx
For shipping within the U.S.:
Dec. 12: Last day to ship via FedEx SmartPost
Dec. 17: Last day to ship via FedEx Home Delivery and FedEx Ground
Dec. 20: Last day to ship via FedEx Express Saver
Dec. 22: Last day to ship via FedEx 2Day and FedEx 2Day A.M.
Dec. 23: Last day to ship via FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, and FedEx First Overnight
Dec. 25: Last day to ship via FedEx SameDay
Shipping deadlines for packages headed to Puerto Rico and Canada, Mexico, and other international destinations vary. See FedEx's Last Days to Ship site for more information.
For other holiday-related shipping information, check FedEx's Holiday Shipping 2014 website.
UPS
For shipping within the U.S.:
Dec. 22: Last day to ship via UPS 2nd Day Air
Dec. 23: Last day to ship via UPS Next Day Air
U.S. Postal Service
For mail and package shipping within the U.S.:
Dec. 15: Last day to send packages via standard parcel post
Dec. 20: Last day to send packages via First Class Mail & Priority Mail
Dec. 23: Last day to send packages via Priority Express Mail
The deadline for shipping packages internationally varies based on the destination. But in most cases, the deadlines are fast approaching--in some cases, as soon as Dec. 2!
It's too late to ship gifts to members of the military serving overseas via standard post. But you still may be able to send Christmas gifts to troops in overseas bases via pricier postal service options.