Community Corner
2012 Christmas Shipping Deadlines
What's the latest you can send a package this year to ensure pre-Christmas delivery? We run down the options in the area.
If you're the type to put off holiday shopping until the last minute, not to worry—there are plenty of speedy ways to ship your items nationwide and ensure that they'll arrive before Dec. 25.
Below is a rundown of USPS, UPS, and FedEx deadlines for pre-Christmas arrival. Cost, of course, increases with the speed of the service.
The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from the post office by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
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- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
First Class Mail
Thursday, Dec. 20
Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 21
Express Mail
Saturday, Dec. 22
- For a full calendar of USPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
FEDEX
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
FedEx Express Saver
Wednesday, Dec. 19
FedEx 2Day
Thursday, Dec. 20
FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx First Overnight
Friday, Dec. 21
- For a full calendar of FedEx holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
UPS
- Deadlines
Method
Last day to ship
UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M.
Thursday, Dec. 20
UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver, Next Day Air Early A.M.
Friday, Dec. 21
- For a full calendar of UPS holiday shipping deadlines, visit here.
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