2016 Holiday Shipping Deadline Guide

Rich Harkey

December 05, 2016

The holiday season is upon us! That means you need to get your shipments to your customers (or family!) on time. So whether your business or personal shipments are on your mind, be sure to take note of the following Christmas delivery deadlines for UPS, FedEx, and the USPS, broken down by service level. From our family at Lojistic to yours, Happy Holidays!

Shipping Deadline Dates for Guaranteed Christmas Delivery:

  • December 12 – FedEx Smartpost, UPS Surepost
  • December 15 – UPS Retail Ground
  • December 16 – UPS Ground, FedEx Ground & Home Delivery
  • December 19 – UPS 3Day Select
  • December 20 – FedEx Express Saver, USPS First-Class Mail
  • December 21 – USPS Priority mail, UPS 2nd Day Air, FedEx 2Day & 2Day AM
  • December 22 – FedEx First, Priority & Standard Overnight
  • December 23 – UPS Next Day Air, USPS Priority Mail Express
  • December 25 – FedEx Sameday

Holiday Closure Dates For All Carriers:

  • December 25 – Christmas
  • January 1 – New Year’s Day

All deadline dates apply to domestic shipments

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Author

Rich Harkey

Rich Harkey

Senior Strategy Manager

Rich Harkey is a results-driven professional with extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry.

As the Senior Strategy Manager at Lojistic, Rich leverages over three decades of expertise to help businesses improve their shipping strategies and reduce costs. With a deep understanding of the requirements of shippers and the operational intricacies of carriers, he excels in everything from optimizing business rules and managing carrier invoices to negotiating carrier contracts.

Rich's comprehensive knowledge of the logistics industry, combined with his strategic insights and passion for data analysis, has enabled thousands of companies to gain visibility into their shipping expenses, driving impactful results.
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