Nationwide—Christmas is just around the corner, and there are some important shipping deadlines if you plan to either send or receive presents before the holiday. Below is a list of common shipping methods and the last day to ship to guarantee items by Christmas.
UPS
- Ground: Friday, December 13
- 2-Day Air: Friday, December 20
FedEx
- Ground: Monday, December 16
- 2-Day Air: Friday, December 20
US Postal Service
- Retail Ground: Saturday, December 14
- Priority Mail: Friday, December 21
Amazon
Amazon will guarantee free shipping is Saturday, December 14. Amazon standard 3- to 5-day shipping is Wednesday, December 18. Prime members, however, may qualify for same-day shipping in some areas until December 24.
