The holidays are quickly approaching and many of us are scrambling to make sure that our packages and gifts make it to their destinations on time. In addition to that, USPS, FedEx, and UPS are working overtime to deliver these packages, but here are some deadline you need to be aware of to ensure your packages make it on time for Hanukkah (Dec. 14, 2025 – Dec. 22, 2025), Christmas (Dec. 25, 2025), Kwanzaa (Dec. 26, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026), and other holidays.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE (USPS) 2025 SHIPPING DEADLINES
For expected delivery before Dec. 25, the Postal Service recommends the following send-by dates:
2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Contiguous U.S. (Lower 48 States)
USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 17
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
2025 Holiday Shipping Dates for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16
First-Class Mail: Dec. 17
Priority Mail: Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express: Dec. 20
If you’re sending packages to military or international addresses, the Postal Service recommends visiting the USPS holiday shipping page for those shipping dates.
For tips on mailing and shipping preparation, ordering free shipping supplies, a list of restricted and prohibited items, and Post Office location hours, visit usps.com or the USPS YouTube channel.
All other information to help customers prepare for the busy holiday season can be found on the USPS Holiday Newsroom at usps.com/holidaynews.
FEDEX 2025 HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES
2025 FedEx Holiday Shipping Deadlines (Scheduled Arrival by Dec 24) (online)
U.S. Domestic Parcel Services
FedEx SameDay: Wednesday, December 24.
FedEx First Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight, Extra Hours:1 day transit: Tuesday, December 23.
1 day transit: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx 2Day & FedEx 2Day AM: 2 day transit: Monday, December 22.
FedEx Express Saver: Friday, December 19. Extended to Saturday, December 20 with an optional Saturday pickup (with a $16 per package surcharge).
FedEx Ground
5 day transit: Wednesday, December 17.
4 day transit: Thursday, December 18.
3 day transit: Friday, December 19.
2 day transit: Monday, December 22.
1 day transit: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx Home Delivery
5 day transit: Wednesday, December 17.
4 day transit: Thursday, December 18.
3 day transit: Friday, December 19.
2 day transit: Monday, December 22.
1 day transit: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx Ground Economy: Monday, December 15.
U.S. Domestic Freight Services
Air Freight Services
FedEx 1Day Freight: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx 2Day Freight: Friday, December 19.
FedEx 3Day Freight: Thursday, December 18
LTL Freight Services
FedEx Freight Priority (inclusive of FedEx Freight Direct):
5 day transit: Tuesday, December 16.
4 day transit: Wednesday, December 17.
3 day transit: Thursday, December 18.
2 day transit: Friday, December 19.
1 day transit: Monday, December 22.
FedEx Freight® Economy (inclusive of FedEx Freight Direct):Thursday, December 11.
International Shipping Deadlines
U.S. to Canada
FedEx International Next Flight: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx International First: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx International Priority: Monday, December 22.
FedEx International Priority Distribution: Monday, December 22.
FedEx International Economy: Friday, December 19.
FedEx International Connect Plus: Thursday, December 18.
FedEx Ground U.S. to Canada:
7 day transit: Monday, December 15.
6 day transit: Tuesday, December 16.
5 day transit: Wednesday, December 17.
4 day transit: Thursday, December 18.
3 day transit: Friday, December 19.
2 day transit: Monday, December 22.
1 day transit: Tuesday, December 23.
U.S. to Mexico
FedEx International Next Flight: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx International First: Monday, December 22.
FedEx International Priority: Monday, December 22.
FedEx International Economy: Friday, December 19.
FedEx International Connect Plus: Thursday, December 18.
U.S. to Puerto Rico
FedEx International Next Flight: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx International First: Tuesday, December 23.
FedEx International Priority: Monday, December 22.
FedEx International Economy: Friday, December 19.
2025 FedEx Holiday Service Schedule (online)
Stay ahead this winter holiday season. Knowing our drop off and pickup operations schedule can help you offer a great customer experience and navigate closures.
CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 23
Early on-call and drop box pickups available in some areas for FedEx expedited parcel and air freight services.* *
FedEx LTL freight modified shipping service.
Wednesday, December 24
Early on-call and drop box pickups available in some areas for FedEx expedited parcel and air freight services.* *
FedEx LTL freight services are unavailable.
FedEx Office locations will have modified hours the day before the holiday, with some locations closing early.*
Thursday, December 25
FedEx Custom Critical services are available.
All other operations and operations are unavailable.
Friday, December 26
FedEx LTL freight modified shipping service.
Early on-call and drop box pickups available in some areas for FedEx expedited parcel and air freight services.* *
NEW YEAR'S
Wednesday, December 31
Early on-call and drop box pickups available in some areas for FedEx expedited parcel and air freight services.* *
FedEx LTL freight modified shipping service.
FedEx Office locations will have modified hours the day before the holiday, with some locations closing early.
Thursday, January 1
FedEx Custom Critical services are available.
All other operations and operations are unavailable.
Friday, January 2
Early on-call and drop box pickups available in some areas for FedEx expedited parcel and air freight services.* *
FedEx LTL freight modified shipping service.
* FedEx Office locations will have modified hours the day before the holiday, with some locations closing early. Please contact your local FedEx Office location for details: local.fedex.com/en/fxo-only
UPS 2025 HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES
2025 UPS Holiday Season Recommended Last Days to Ship for Dec. 24 Delivery (online)
U.S. Domestic¹
UPS® Ground: Check ups.com/ctc for details.
UPS 3 Day Select: Dec. 19.
UPS 2nd Day Air: Dec. 22.
UPS Next Day Air: Dec. 23.
U.S. to Canada¹
UPS Standard (From the 48 contiguous states only): Check ups.com/ctc for details.
UPS Worldwide Expedited: Dec. 22.
UPS Worldwide Express: Dec. 23.
U.S. to Mexico¹
UPS Standard services (From the 48 contiguous states only): Check ups.com/ctc for details.
UPS Worldwide Expedited: Dec. 19.
UPS Worldwide Express: Dec. 22.
U.S. to Other Destinations
For last days to ship from the U.S. to other international destinations, please visit Calculate Time and Cost at ups.com/ctc.
¹Shipments to certain destinations may require an earlier ship date. Check ups.com/ctc.
2025 UPS Holiday Service Schedule (online)
CHRISTMAS
Monday Dec. 22
Normal pickup and delivery service. This is the last day to ship UPS 2nd Day Air packages for delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 24. UPS 3 Day Select packages picked up Dec. 22 will be scheduled for delivery on Friday, Dec. 26.
Tuesday Dec. 23
Normal pickup and delivery service. This is the last day to ship UPS Next Day Air packages for delivery on Wednesday, Dec. 24 with a UPS On-Call Pickup service, a UPS Smart Pickup service, or other prearranged, scheduled pickup, or by tendering a shipment at a The UPS Store® location or a UPS Authorized Service Location.
Wednesday Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
Normal delivery service. Pickup service available only for Air and International Air packages if prearranged by Thursday, Dec. 18. UPS On-Call Pickup service is available for Air and International Air packages. UPS Next Day Air packages picked up today will be scheduled for delivery on Friday, Dec. 26.
Thursday Dec. 25 Christmas Day (UPS Holiday)
No UPS pickup or delivery service. UPS Express Critical service (provided by Marken) is available. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.
Friday Dec. 26
Normal pickup and delivery service.
NEW YEAR'S
Monday Dec. 29
Normal pickup and delivery service.
Tuesday Dec. 30
Normal pickup and delivery service.
Wednesday Dec. 31 New Year's Eve
Delivery of UPS Air and International Air packages only. Pickup service available only for Air and International Air packages if prearranged by Friday, Dec. 26. UPS On-Call Pickup service is available for Air and International Air packages. UPS Next Day Air packages picked up today will be scheduled for delivery on Friday, Jan. 2.
Thursday Jan. 1 New Year's Day (UPS Holiday)
No UPS pickup or delivery service. UPS Express Critical service (provided by Marken) is available. Call 1-800-714-8779 or visit marken.com.
Friday Jan. 2
Normal UPS® pickup and delivery service.
References to "UPS Air and International Air® packages" include UPS Next Day Air Early, UPS Next Day Air®, UPS Next Day Air® Saver, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M., UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS Worldwide Express Plus®, UPS Worldwide Express, UPS Worldwide Saver, UPS Worldwide Expedited, and UPS Worldwide Express Freight services.
Visit ups.com for the UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service. The information contained in this schedule and all Service Guarantees are subject to change.
Packages exceeding UPS weight or size limits are not accepted for transportation.
Shipments to certain destinations may require an earlier shipping date. Check ups.com/ctc for the most up-to-date transit times.