LAST CHANCE: Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2012
What's the latest you can send a package this year to ensure pre-Christmas delivery?
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If you've 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, goes up with the speed of the service.
The absolute latest option nearby? Express mailing your package from your local post office in Anne Arundel by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
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 or to find your nearest location, click 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 or to find your nearest location, click 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 or to find your nearest location, click here.
