NATIONAL — Major shipping carriers announce their critical holiday shipping deadlines for packages to arrive by Christmas.
U.S. Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, and UPS each have certain cutoffs for packages to arrive by Christmas Eve.
USPS, the cutoff for Ground and First-Class Mail is Dec. 17, and Priority Mail packages must be sent by Dec. 18.
FedEx customers aiming for Christmas Eve delivery should ship their packages between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23, depending on the service level chosen.
This range provides flexibility but also highlights the varying speeds of different FedEx options.
FedEx says that customers should ship between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23 for Christmas Eve delivery, depending on the service.
With holiday shopping in full swing, experts are asking people to send packages early to avoid delays and to make their gifts arrive on time.
For more information, customers should consult the specific carrier’s website for details on deadlines.
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