Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026: Last Day to Ship for Christmas
Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026: Last Day to Ship (USPS, UPS, FedEx) Shopping & Holidays • Updated Nov 6, 2026 • 7 min read Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2026: Last Day to Ship for Christmas USPS, UPS and FedEx cutoff dates in one place, plus a free ship-by finder. Christmas is Friday, Dec 25. USPS Ground Advantage deadline in -- days -- hours -- min -- sec Quick answer USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail: Dec 17. USPS Priority Mail: Dec 18. FedEx Ground and Home Delivery (5-day): Dec 17. UPS and FedEx 2-day: Dec 22. Overnight: Dec 23. Every carrier is closed on Christmas Day. Ship earlier than these dates to leave a safety buffer. In this guide Free ship-by date finder USPS deadlines UPS deadlines FedEx deadlines 8 tips to avoid late gifts Missed the deadline? Backup plans FAQ Free ship-by date finder Pick your carri...