With the 2025 holiday season approaching, major U.S. shipping carriers have released their recommended mailing deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Dec. 25.

U.S. Postal Service holiday shipping deadline

The U.S. Postal Service said customers using Ground Advantage or First-Class Mail should ship by Dec. 17, while Priority Mail packages should be sent by Dec. 18. Priority Mail Express, the agency’s fastest service, can be mailed as late as Dec. 20 for on-time delivery.

UPS holiday shipping deadline

UPS announced similar cutoffs. Packages sent via 3 Day Select must be mailed by Dec. 19, while 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air Saver shipments should be sent by Dec. 22. The company said Next Day Air packages can be shipped as late as Dec. 23. UPS Ground deadlines vary based on location, and c

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