MADISON, Wis. - The holiday shopping rush is in full swing, and many people are working hard to guarantee their gifts make it in time.

According to ShipMatrix, an estimated 2.3 billion packages are expected to be shipped during this holiday season — a 5% increase from last year.

Kraig Foreman, President of Ecommerce for DHL Supply Chain, said, "You'll see a five times spike at this time of year."

If you want your gifts delivered by Christmas, you need to act fast. Here are key shipping deadlines to keep in mind:

USPS Ground Shipping: Dec. 17

USPS Two-Day (Express) Shipping: Dec. 20

UPS and FedEx Two-Day Shipping: Dec. 22

UPS and FedEx Overnight Shipping: Dec. 23 (for Christmas Eve delivery)

Foreman recommends placing your orders by Dec. 15 to provide a buffer for unexpected

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